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SO02 KDX

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,610 mi
Last recorded73,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 KDX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,610 miles

Engine management light on

Both front to rear brake pipes greased

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished & also slight flat spot on inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Both front to rear brake pipes greased

Engine management light on

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished & also slight flat spot on inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,563 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L. on

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 49,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

noise from o/s/r brake

o/s/f abs ring broken but system does nt indicaite a fault

Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,072 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,545 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,545 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 17,177 miles

reluctor ring broken on nearside c.v. joint

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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SO02 KDX is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver 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 SO02 KDX, 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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SO02 KDX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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