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BN02 UMM

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,707 mi
Last recorded56,707 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 UMM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 56,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,991 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges

Slight deterioration to the offside and nearside front outer CV gaiters

Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight deterioration to the offside and nearside front outer CV gaiters

Fail 22 May 2010 55,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general surface corroion to vehicle structure

Pass 22 May 2010 55,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

general surface corroion to vehicle structure

Pass 16 May 2009 52,679 miles

adv. rear brakes squeaking slightly.

Pass 20 May 2008 49,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2007 46,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both centre and rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2006 40,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise brake service

Pass 17 May 2006 40,583 miles

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

advise brake service

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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BN02 UMM is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN02 UMM, 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 BN02 UMM registered?

BN02 UMM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is BN02 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 UMM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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