2002 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · WA52 DTU
2002 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 66,561 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 DTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2024
- 66,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 DTU 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 (WA52 DTU) between February 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
WA52 DTU Mileage History
- 15/02/202358,624 mi
- 20/04/202358,853 mi+229 mi
- 04/05/202358,938 mi+85 mi
- 09/05/202466,549 mi+7,611 mi
- 17/05/202466,561 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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