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BX02 ODH

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 ODH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 95,136 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 95,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,907 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,940 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view screen and both rear side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,654 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,081 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,592 miles

nsr tyre getting worn on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2017 54,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre getting worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported several mounting rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 52,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,485 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 33,044 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,108 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BX02 ODH is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BX02 ODH, 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.

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What year was BX02 ODH registered?

BX02 ODH is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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