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WF02 SVC

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,180 mi
Last recorded72,180 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 SVC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,180 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,786 miles

O/s rear brake has previously got hot

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,618 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,983 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge - tracking may need resetting.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,983 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edge - tracking may need resetting.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,593 miles

SRS lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,504 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,673 miles

Heater hose showing signs of seepage.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 25,673 miles

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

Heater hose showing signs of seepage.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,203 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has damaged to sidewall but not showing cords

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,203 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has damaged to sidewall but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,211 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,220 miles

as per vt32

Pass 14 Jun 2006

centre exhaust corroding

wipers badly smearing screen

Fail 14 Jun 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

centre exhaust corroding

wipers badly smearing screen

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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WF02 SVC is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF02 SVC, 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 WF02 SVC registered?

WF02 SVC is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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