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2002 MG ZS
General Information
- Registration OV02LHU
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZS
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 17 Jun 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 145,498 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 145,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,297 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,924 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,319 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,109 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023 27 Jun 202625 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,495 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,358 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,575 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,929 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018 27 Jun 20268 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,680 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017 27 Jun 202625 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,630 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016 27 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,468 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015 27 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,463 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,463 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
15 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,618 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,291 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,011 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 27 Jun 202619 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,692 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 27 Jun 202627 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,068 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 27 Jun 202619 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,751 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,483 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,426 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2006 27 Jun 202621 Sep 2005
Fail
Mileage: 34,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV02LHU was registered on 2002-05-24
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