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SJ52 TVM

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 TVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,867 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 88,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,666 miles

N/S/R Tyre split inner side wall.

O/S/F Wheel binding on.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

O/S/R Wheel binding on.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 67,656 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R Tyre split inner side wall.

O/S/F Wheel binding on.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

O/S/R Wheel binding on.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,006 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 47,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,640 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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SJ52 TVM is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ52 TVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ52 TVM registered?

SJ52 TVM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is SJ52 TVM safe to buy?

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