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WA52 WPO

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,397 mi
Last recorded107,397 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WPO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 107,397 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/chassis body filler repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/chassis body filler repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade to small (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,523 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Repair covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,743 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just about to go through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre punctured - repairable

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

Nearside Rear jacking point is bent

Offside Rear tyre BADLY cracked, worn on the inside edge and 10 years old

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Jul 2023 98,708 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security just about to go through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre punctured - repairable

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

Nearside Rear jacking point is bent

Offside Rear tyre BADLY cracked, worn on the inside edge and 10 years old

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,632 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 95,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox damaged (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,502 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,743 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

noise coming from rocker cover.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,434 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 82,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,618 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,270 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,197 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,286 miles

o/s/r tyre tread going lumpy on inner edge

very slight bulge in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

gearchange rod touching exhaust.

n/s wiperblade split but clearing windscreen ok

o/s/r tyre tread going lumpy on inner edge

very slight bulge in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,201 miles

FLAT TYRE O/S/R

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,201 miles

FLAT TYRE O/S/R

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,915 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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WA52 WPO is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA52 WPO, 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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WA52 WPO is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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