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D9 ANJ

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,068 mi
Last recorded50,068 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ANJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 50,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 50,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 49,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 49,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 49,442 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 49,442 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 49,276 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 49,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 47,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 47,035 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 46,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,720 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 46,668 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all 4 tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,640 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,207 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 44,154 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,976 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr caliper binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 38,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 24,462 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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D9 ANJ is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D9 ANJ, 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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D9 ANJ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is D9 ANJ safe to buy?

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