2002 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · AV52 BJF
2002 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 78,600 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV52 BJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 78,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV52 BJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zs (AV52 BJF) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AV52 BJF Mileage History
- 15/06/202378,235 mi
- 27/06/202378,261 mi+26 mi
- 05/06/202478,491 mi+230 mi
- 18/06/202578,578 mi+87 mi
- 30/06/202578,600 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Bush WearModerate
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