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DA52 BJZ

2002 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,452 mi
Last recorded25,452 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 BJZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 25,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 25,452 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 24,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 23,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 23,149 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 23,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 22,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets poor (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 4 Aug 2018 19,604 miles

Offside Front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2017 18,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 18,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on CV joint (3.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,198 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 15,972 miles

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 21 Nov 2011 14,846 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,735 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 13,713 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 9,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 8,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 6,577 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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DA52 BJZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA52 BJZ, 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 DA52 BJZ registered?

DA52 BJZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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