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YF51 SCZ

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 SCZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 119,599 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing two holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside dip beam pattern poor

surface corrosion offside rear brake disc face

very heavy surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas , suspension components and fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake balance offside lower effort 22%

heavy surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas ,suspension components and fuel filler neck pipes

offside dip beam image poor

Fail 12 Feb 2024 119,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at centre floor mountings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at centre floor mountings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake balance offside lower effort 22%

heavy surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas ,suspension components and fuel filler neck pipes

offside dip beam image poor

Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner treaded area ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion both front to rear brake pipes at centre and nearside front brake pipe at brake hose end

surface corrosion petrol filler neck pipes

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 26 Jan 2023 119,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

nail nearside rear tyre at inner treaded area

petrol filler neck pipes showing surface corrosion

surface corrosion both front to rear brake pipes at centre and nearside front brake pipe at brake hose end

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2022 118,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

attention to offside door mirror

offside dip beam pattern becoming poor

some wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

surface corrosion in most steel brake pipes

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,367 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch,inner arch/sill end and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch,inner arch,sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

attention to offside door mirror

heavy surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and all suspension components

offside dip beam pattern becoming poor

some wear/corrosion front inner brake disc faces

surface corrosion in most remaining steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,668 miles

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

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

corroded holes in none prescribed areas

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed / none prescribed areas and most suspension components

wear and heavy corrosion rear brake disc faces

Fail 11 Jan 2021 117,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corroded holes in none prescribed areas

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed / none prescribed areas and most suspension components

wear and heavy corrosion rear brake disc faces

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 15 Jan 2020 115,681 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

wear/corrosion in front inner brake disc faces

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,411 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and suspension components

some wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces and with brake noise when wheels rotated

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces and with slight bind in offside front brake

Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,411 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and suspension components

some wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces and with brake noise when wheels rotated

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces and with slight bind in offside front brake

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces , power steering pipe to rack damp with fluid

Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,656 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components

nail in nearside rear tyre in outer treaded area(edge

wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces , power steering pipe to rack damp with fluid

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre valves surface splits in rubber body

front brake disc faces wear/corrosion , power steering pipe to rack damp with fluid

nail in nearside rear tyre(outer edge

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rod rotted off (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

all tyre valves surface splits in rubber body

front brake disc faces wear/corrosion , power steering pipe to rack damp with fluid

nail in nearside rear tyre(outer edge

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre valves surface cracks in rubber body

front brake discs worn/pitted and corrosion with some fluctuation in offside

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas

power steering pipe too/from rack damp with fluid and engine damp with oil

Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower wing (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre valves surface cracks in rubber body

front brake discs worn/pitted and corrosion with some fluctuation in offside

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas

power steering pipe too/from rack damp with fluid and engine damp with oil

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,660 miles

power steering pipe too/from rack damp with fluid,surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion in prescribed areas,some pitting/corrosion in front brake discs with slight flutuation

Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

power steering pipe too/from rack damp with fluid,surface corrosion in most brake pipes

surface corrosion in prescribed areas,some pitting/corrosion in front brake discs with slight flutuation

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lightly corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriating

signs of exhaust back box fouling rear anti roll bar

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lightly corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriating

rear brake discs lightly corroded

signs of exhaust back box fouling rear anti roll bar

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,441 miles

both rear tyre inner edges worn uneven and close

corrosion brake discs

exhaust fouling at rear

exhaust front flex detiorating mounting corroded

nearside front floor corroded

power steering pipes slight dampness

Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyre inner edges worn uneven and close

corrosion brake discs

exhaust fouling at rear

exhaust front flex detiorating mounting corroded

nearside front floor corroded

power steering pipes slight dampness

Pass 3 Jan 2012 81,750 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges wearing uneven and close

brake fluid below max level

front brake pads over 50% worn

front number plate deteriorating.

power steering pipes dampness

rear brake discs corroded.brakes show a fluctuation

Fail 3 Jan 2012 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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 Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyre inner edges wearing uneven and close

brake fluid below max level

front number plate deteriorating.

offside front outer c.v boot cracking

power steering pipes dampness

rear brake discs corroded.brakes show a fluctuation

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Imbalance rear brakes offside low effort

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe at lower bulkhead/rack area damp with fluid

Rear inner brake disc faces some pitting/corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2011 75,725 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Imbalance rear brakes offside low effort

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe at lower bulkhead/rack area damp with fluid

Rear inner brake disc faces some pitting/corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear door damaged

noise from cat exhaust box front exhaust flex pipe deteriorating front brakes show a brake imbalance

power steering pipes slight dampness offside rack boot damp main brake pipe corroded brake pipes greased front c.v boots cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2010 69,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear door damaged

power steering pipes slight dampness offside rack boot damp main brake pipe corroded brake pipes greased front c.v boots cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,437 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,096 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 58,096 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,979 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 43,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind offside rear brake

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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YF51 SCZ is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 YF51 SCZ, 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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YF51 SCZ is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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