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VE51 GGA

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,919 mi
Last recorded77,919 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 GGA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 77,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 77,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,372 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 77,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 76,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,929 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 74,929 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,853 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,347 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 66,507 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 66,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,614 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,760 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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VE51 GGA is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VE51 GGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE51 GGA registered?

VE51 GGA is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is VE51 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 GGA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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