2002 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · AO02 FKW
2002 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2002. Recorded mileage 79,115 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO02 FKW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 79,115 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.
AO02 FKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zs (AO02 FKW) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AO02 FKW Mileage History
- 02/02/202278,947 mi
- 24/05/202378,957 mi+10 mi
- 24/04/202479,115 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 3 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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The Variable Intake System (VIS) motors on the 2.5 V6 fail, leaving the butterfly valves stuck in one position.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.6/1.8 Petrol)Serious
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- Front Suspension Bush WearModerate
The front suspension bushes wear prematurely, leading to vague steering, knocking noises over bumps, and uneven tyre wear. This is a common MOT failure point.
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