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DN51 XJV

2001 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XJV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,182 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 81,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch /chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,940 miles

n/s f cv boot worn

slight leak from o/s front cv boot

Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,940 miles

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

n/s f cv boot worn

slight leak from o/s front cv boot

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,327 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,085 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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DN51 XJV is a 2001 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN51 XJV, 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

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What year was DN51 XJV registered?

DN51 XJV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is DN51 XJV safe to buy?

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