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W2 BBS

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,108 mi
Last recorded63,108 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 BBS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,108 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,702 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,420 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,584 miles

Engine Stabiliser Mount bush worn resulting in movement

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,379 miles

Brake pedal rubber partly worn

Front wiper rubbers split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 48,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,017 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 44,014 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,587 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 38,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,625 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,607 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,435 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 20,705 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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W2 BBS is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W2 BBS, 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

How do I check the history of W2 BBS?

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What year was W2 BBS registered?

W2 BBS is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is W2 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 BBS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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