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BX02 PGO

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,337 mi
Last recorded59,337 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 PGO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 59,337 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 59,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 57,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 57,965 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 56,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear attachment of Front lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear attachment of Front lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,614 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,143 miles

engine cover/sill covers fitted

park brake effort just met 16%

Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,109 miles

Offside Rear handbrake recording little effort

engine / sill covers fitted

suggest check oil pressure switch

Fail 16 Jan 2021 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

suggest check oil pressure switch

Offside Rear handbrake recording little effort

engine / sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,096 miles

engine cover/sill covers fitted

suggest check oil pressure switch

Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,568 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,477 miles

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,020 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers/sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion all discs causing slight tightness on rotation

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r park brake slow to advance

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,886 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,146 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,141 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,061 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 28,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,848 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PGO is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PGO, 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 PGO registered?

BX02 PGO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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