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SO51 OER

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 OER
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,618 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 82,616 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,715 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 75,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,771 miles

Nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Pass 1 May 2007 60,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 60,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,732 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 OER is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey 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 OER, 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 OER registered?

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

Is SO51 OER safe to buy?

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