2002 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · SO51 ODX
2002 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 100,464 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2013.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO51 ODX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2012
- 100,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO51 ODX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zs (SO51 ODX) between January 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”.
SO51 ODX Mileage History
- 21/01/200660,480 mi
- 07/04/200662,242 mi+1,762 mi
- 28/03/200770,697 mi+8,455 mi
- 29/03/200770,719 mi+22 mi
- 05/11/200775,515 mi+4,796 mi
- 25/04/200886,732 mi+11,217 mi
- 03/11/201190,012 mi+3,280 mi
- 04/11/201190,015 mi+3 mi
- 05/11/2012100,276 mi+10,261 mi
- 10/11/2012100,464 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 5,877 miles per year across 10 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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