2002 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · BD02 ZKY
2002 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 84,661 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2013.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD02 ZKY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2012
- 84,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD02 ZKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zs (BD02 ZKY) between March 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
BD02 ZKY Mileage History
- 17/03/200635,302 mi
- 14/03/200727,920 mi-7,382 mi
- 02/05/200844,693 mi+16,773 mi
- 02/05/200844,693 mi
- 16/04/200961,742 mi+17,049 mi
- 23/04/201075,895 mi+14,153 mi
- 22/02/201181,304 mi+5,409 mi
- 26/02/201181,516 mi+212 mi
- 02/03/201284,590 mi+3,074 mi
- 03/10/201284,636 mi+46 mi
- 05/10/201284,661 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 7,530 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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