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EA51 JWC

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,425 mi
Last recorded73,425 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 JWC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,791 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 71,742 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,484 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,205 miles

handbrake peformance low n/s

Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,077 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 65,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking to surface

Pass 9 Jul 2011 63,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,449 miles

handbrake peformance low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,323 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 58,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,144 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 52,144 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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EA51 JWC is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA51 JWC, 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 EA51 JWC?

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What year was EA51 JWC registered?

EA51 JWC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EA51 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 JWC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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