2002 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · S23 REO
2002 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 101,517 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S23 REO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 101,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S23 REO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zs (S23 REO) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
S23 REO Mileage History
- 27/09/202299,016 mi
- 15/08/202399,663 mi+647 mi
- 13/08/2024100,515 mi+852 mi
- 06/08/2025101,517 mi+1,002 mi
Average of roughly 875 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.6/1.8 Petrol)Serious
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- Front Suspension Bush WearModerate
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