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EA51 OAO

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OAO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,043 miles

Manufacturers outer door sills fitted so cannot inspect door sills

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,441 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,905 miles

offside rear brake, reduced performance

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,539 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 63,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

plastic sils fitted from manufacture unable to fully inspect sils rattle from engine difficult to engage gears

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 49,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,015 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,964 miles

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

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 OAO is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA51 OAO, 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 EA51 OAO registered?

EA51 OAO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EA51 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 OAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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