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YT52 BBX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,164 mi
Last recorded107,164 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 BBX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,164 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 107,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high to continue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,089 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,134 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all 4 brake backing plates rusted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,975 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 99,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure jacking points crushed n/s/f and o/s/f (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,088 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 12 Sep 2019 94,777 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 94,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 85,600 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected pipe above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 79,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 74,835 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,309 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,304 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,022 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,104 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,442 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 21,099 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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YT52 BBX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YT52 BBX, 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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YT52 BBX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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