CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX51 ZSJ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

47,685 mi
Last recorded47,685 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 47,685 miles

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

nearside front floor heavily corroded but not holed

offside and nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber legs corroded

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 4 Dec 2023 47,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

both front a.b.s rings corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber legs corroded

front brake disc back plates corroded

nearside front floor heavily corroded but not holed

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,038 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside floor to sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arms, front bushes slight deterioration to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sill due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2022 47,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside floor to sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arms, front bushes slight deterioration to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sill due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,231 miles

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 inner wing metal brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front brake back plate deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes have deterioration not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank filler neck corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 46,226 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 inner wing metal brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front brake back plate deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes have deterioration not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank filler neck corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside nearside front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

slight dampness around power steering rack

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 14 Oct 2020 45,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in to rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside nearside front a.b.s rings corroded

offside nearside front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

slight dampness on power steering rack

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 29 Oct 2019 44,879 miles

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 tyre has slight wear to edges and cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front,rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded

offside and nearside front abs rings corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

offside front tyre has slight wear to edges

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 23 Oct 2019 44,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 tyre has slight wear to edges and cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front,rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded

offside and nearside front abs rings corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

offside front tyre has slight wear to edges

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 24 Oct 2018 43,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

offside nearside front floors corroded

offside nearside rear trailing arm bushes slight wear

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner wing brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

offside nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc back plates deteriated

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust centre section slight corrosion

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

offside nearside front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion

offside nearside front suspension upper and lower arms corroded

rear silencer corroded and slight leak of gases

slight corrosion on both front a.b.s rings

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 25 Oct 2016 41,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc back plates deteriated

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust centre section slight corrosion

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

offside nearside front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion

offside nearside front suspension upper and lower arms corroded

rear silencer corroded and slight leak of gases

slight corrosion on both front a.b.s rings

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,223 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside nearside front brake disc back plates deteriated

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 21 Oct 2015 41,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside nearside front brake disc back plates deteriated

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,540 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slight deteriation

exhaust centre and rear corroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe slight corrosion

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Fail 29 Oct 2014 40,537 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slight deteriation

exhaust centre and rear corroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe slight corrosion

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,006 miles

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

both front inner wing metel brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2013 39,001 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing metel brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,152 miles

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

both front inner wing metel brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

unable to check full lenght of fuel and brake pipes due to plastic covers

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,535 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,768 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bush slight deteriation

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,766 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

offside and nearside abs rings corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bush slight deteriation

unable to check full length of nearside front to rear due to covers fitted

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,456 miles

clutch anti slip pad missing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,165 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,165 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,860 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,192 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2006 16,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2005 13,409 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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX51 ZSJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ZSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX51 ZSJ?

You can check the full history of CX51 ZSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX51 ZSJ registered?

CX51 ZSJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is CX51 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 ZSJ shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX51 ZSJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX51 ZSJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.