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SP02 FPV

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,980 mi
Last recorded71,980 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 FPV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,980 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 71,887 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,117 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 68,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,257 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc pitted & corroded (outer face)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,280 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,661 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 30,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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SP02 FPV is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP02 FPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 FPV registered?

SP02 FPV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is SP02 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 FPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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