2002 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · EF52 LLV
2002 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 130,889 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF52 LLV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2022
- 130,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF52 LLV 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 (EF52 LLV) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
EF52 LLV Mileage History
- 04/07/2022130,889 mi
- 13/07/2022130,889 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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