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SM02 SPZ

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 SPZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,195 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,195 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,424 miles

front flex pipe slightly deteriated o/s front tyre slight cit sidewall not through to canvas n/s front wing damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front flex pipe slightly deteriated o/s front tyre slight cit sidewall not through to canvas n/s front wing damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,088 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,006 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,292 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 51,986 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 51,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 35,802 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 35,573 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SM02 SPZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM02 SPZ, 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 SM02 SPZ registered?

SM02 SPZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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