2002 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · PL51 DZT
2002 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 160,544 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL51 DZT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/08/2022
- 160,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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PL51 DZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zs (PL51 DZT) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- V6 VIS Motor FailureModerate
The Variable Intake System (VIS) motors on the 2.5 V6 fail, leaving the butterfly valves stuck in one position.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.6/1.8 Petrol)Serious
The 1.6 and 1.8 K-Series petrol engines are prone to head gasket failure, especially if the cooling system has been neglected. Blown head gaskets are a well-known fault on this platform.
- 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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