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DG51 DTF

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,169 mi
Last recorded118,169 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DTF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 118,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bolt loose on offside driveshaft bracket

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine breather hose insecure/ hose clip

engine oil filter leaking oil

nearside inboard drivshaft oil seal leaking gear oil

Pass 27 May 2015 118,169 miles

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

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

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

bolt loose on offside driveshaft bracket

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine breather hose insecure/ hose clip

engine oil filter leaking oil

nearside inboard drivshaft oil seal leaking gear oil

Pass 28 May 2014 105,201 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 105,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 105,028 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 73,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,184 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,409 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,893 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 34,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DG51 DTF is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG51 DTF, 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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What year was DG51 DTF registered?

DG51 DTF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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