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SP52 FCM

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,002 mi
Last recorded38,002 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 FCM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 29,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 20,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,697 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,862 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,862 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 8,602 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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SP52 FCM is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP52 FCM, 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 SP52 FCM registered?

SP52 FCM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is SP52 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 FCM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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