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VX02 MKG

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 MKG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 116,906 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 116,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,540 miles

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield corroded away/rubbing on disc.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 115,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield corroded away/rubbing on disc.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 114,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,691 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode on the ends

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 108,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,042 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 81,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 58,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,035 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,712 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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VX02 MKG is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VX02 MKG, 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 VX02 MKG registered?

VX02 MKG is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is VX02 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX02 MKG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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