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SM51 JOH

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 JOH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,053 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,251 miles

battery insecure

engine management light on

front brake imbalance and fluctuating

front discs corroded

front flexi deteriated,exhaust corroding

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

marks all over,part of front bumper trim missing

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre has been knicked on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished,wearing on inner edge

rattle from engine

Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

engine management light on

front brake imbalance and fluctuating

front discs corroded

front flexi deteriated,exhaust corroding

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

marks all over,part of front bumper trim missing

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre has been knicked on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished,wearing on inner edge

rattle from engine

Pass 14 May 2010 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2009 69,723 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 69,723 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,093 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 56,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,163 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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SM51 JOH is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SM51 JOH, 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 SM51 JOH registered?

SM51 JOH is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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