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EA51 VKG

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,887 mi
Last recorded111,887 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 111,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,568 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,555 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 88,551 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,445 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,758 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,393 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,856 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

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 VKG 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 EA51 VKG, 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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EA51 VKG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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