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SO51 ODX

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 100,464 miles

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,276 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 90,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 86,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,719 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 70,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,242 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2006 60,480 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 ODX 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 60%.

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 SO51 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

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

Is SO51 ODX safe to buy?

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