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SV52 DKN

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,575 mi
Last recorded58,575 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 DKN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,575 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 58,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,729 miles

bonnet release sticking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 54,729 miles

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

bonnet release sticking

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

sills covered

Fail 11 Dec 2013 45,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

sills covered

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,233 miles

slight bind in n/s/front brake

slight corrosion front @ rear body froor

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear section exhaust clamp missing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 35,755 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

rear section exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Apr 2009 33,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 28,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front ABS reluctor ring fractured

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,872 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front ABS reluctor ring fractured

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,714 miles

front brakes binding

wiper blades torn

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,616 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 12,607 miles

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

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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SV52 DKN 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 62.5%.

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 SV52 DKN, 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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SV52 DKN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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