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SO51 UHU

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,288 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,797 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 68,797 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,077 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,122 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,891 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,715 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,661 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 52,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,971 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 UHU is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO51 UHU registered?

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

Is SO51 UHU safe to buy?

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