2002 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · AV52 BYP
2002 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 88,607 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV52 BYP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2022
- 88,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV52 BYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zs (AV52 BYP) between February 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.
AV52 BYP Mileage History
- 03/02/202288,602 mi
- 24/03/202288,607 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 37 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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