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A5 RGM

2002 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,940 mi
Last recorded44,940 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RGM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 44,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 43,850 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (Trailing arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 42,953 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,019 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 42,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,342 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside parking brake effort very low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,413 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 32,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,614 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,081 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic sill guards fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2006 19,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,401 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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A5 RGM is a 2002 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 RGM registered?

A5 RGM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is A5 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RGM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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