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DA51 MLN

2002 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 MLN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,846 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,831 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,789 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 82,759 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 82,728 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking brake servo vacuum pipe split(DANGEROUS) (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid support mechanism broken

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Emissions just met minimum requirements,advise attention

Engine management light on indicating a fault,advise attention

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe corroded but not leaking ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread very close to exposing cords,advise urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2016 82,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,117 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 72,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

speedo not illuminated unable to read mileage

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,498 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,164 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,841 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 21,674 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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DA51 MLN is a 2002 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DA51 MLN, 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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DA51 MLN is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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