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SK02 HYL

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 HYL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,783 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 63,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres 3-4mm tread remaining and perrishing.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,668 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm tread remaining and perrishing.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,199 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SK02 HYL is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK02 HYL, 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.

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What year was SK02 HYL registered?

SK02 HYL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is SK02 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK02 HYL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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