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CX51 XTG

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,292 mi
Last recorded101,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 XTG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,292 miles

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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, exhaust etc.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, exhaust etc.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 98,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outer sill area (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded engine bay / inner wing near grommet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion although not to excess

Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,878 miles

Offside Front Oil leak wing dented ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,846 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,917 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,970 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 81,974 miles

ADVISE both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,974 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,510 miles

ADVISE nsr tyre cracked on inner side wall

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,145 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 55,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,379 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Rear tyre leaking round the rim

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,311 miles

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

cut on inside wall of o/s front tyre (no exposed plies)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 37,311 miles

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

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

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

cut on inside wall of o/s front tyre (no exposed plies)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,797 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 32,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CX51 XTG is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 CX51 XTG, 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 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX51 XTG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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