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SO51 DMX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,842 mi
Last recorded75,842 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 DMX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,730 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 68,031 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,277 miles

Inside of cat loose and rattling, emissions reading ok.

O/S and N/S/R tyres have slight cracking on the sidewalls.

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,277 miles

Inside of cat loose and rattling, emissions reading ok.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S and N/S/R tyres have slight cracking on the sidewalls.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,468 miles

advise front brake discs slightly russed

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,728 miles

advise wippers slightly splite

Pass 31 Jan 2005 35,864 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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SO51 DMX is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO51 DMX, 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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What year was SO51 DMX registered?

SO51 DMX is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is SO51 DMX safe to buy?

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