2002 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · BU52 YZV
2002 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 146,339 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU52 YZV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 146,339 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.
BU52 YZV 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 (BU52 YZV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU52 YZV Mileage History
- 05/09/2023140,653 mi
- 08/09/2023140,659 mi+6 mi
- 04/09/2024143,229 mi+2,570 mi
- 04/09/2024143,234 mi+5 mi
- 05/09/2025146,339 mi+3,105 mi
Average of roughly 2,841 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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- V6 VIS Motor FailureModerate
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- 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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