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EA51 VJX

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,720 mi
Last recorded118,720 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VJX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 118,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,320 miles

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

clutch thrush bearing noisy

Fail 11 Apr 2015 117,320 miles

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

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

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

clutch thrush bearing noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,245 miles

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)

front number plate deteriating

Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,328 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 3 Jun 2009 86,328 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 May 2008 80,832 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 80,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,911 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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 VJX is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EA51 VJX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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