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SL02 MZV

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,014 mi
Last recorded49,014 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 MZV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,014 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,014 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,738 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 46,087 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s wiper worn

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 37,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,580 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SL02 MZV is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL02 MZV, 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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SL02 MZV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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