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SW02 HKL

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,685 mi
Last recorded94,685 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 HKL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,617 miles

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

both front floor pans rusty

n/s/f chassis inside wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,275 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,781 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,536 miles

s.r.s light on

Fail 23 Aug 2010 37,524 miles

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

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

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

s.r.s light on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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SW02 HKL is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW02 HKL, 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 SW02 HKL registered?

SW02 HKL is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is SW02 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 HKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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