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YM02 SXT

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,468 mi
Last recorded33,468 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 SXT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 33,468 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 33,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,958 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 23,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracks in both front tyres

approx 2-3000mls on front brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,859 miles

age cracks in both front tyres

approx 2-3000mls on front brake pads

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,326 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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YM02 SXT is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue 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 YM02 SXT, 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 YM02 SXT registered?

YM02 SXT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is YM02 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM02 SXT 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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