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DK51 XUS

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,475 mi
Last recorded110,475 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 XUS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,179 miles

Both front jacking point areas slightly corroded

Centre exhaust clamp and hanger excessively corroded but system still adequately supported

Hand brake requirement only just met

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,477 miles

handbrake just meet requirements on rbt

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,271 miles

both rear tyres on inner sidewalls as slight cuts

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,618 miles

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

both front chassis panels slighty corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 96,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front chassis panels slighty corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,949 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,949 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,082 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,082 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 69,271 miles

n/s front door handle loose

srs lamp on

Fail 25 May 2011 69,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

n/s front door handle loose

srs lamp on

Pass 25 May 2010 63,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,811 miles

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

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

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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DK51 XUS is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK51 XUS, 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 DK51 XUS registered?

DK51 XUS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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