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VX02 UZS

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,878 mi
Last recorded88,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 UZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,982 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 87,087 miles

Offside Front Inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 29 Jan 2024 87,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch towards front within 12" of upper suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,654 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,179 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,213 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,886 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,491 miles

Slight Play Lower Engine Mount

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,411 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,687 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 UZS is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

VX02 UZS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is VX02 UZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX02 UZS 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.

Does VX02 UZS have outstanding finance?

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