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EF51 VNW

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,121 mi
Last recorded145,121 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VNW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 145,121 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

nearside driveshaft gaiter in poor condition advise replacement

Fail 3 Jul 2015 145,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside driveshaft gaiter in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 112,620 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 112,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,752 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 86,752 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,052 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear nubmber plate slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Nov 2009 81,052 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear nubmber plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,721 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Offside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,453 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 59,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 47,541 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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EF51 VNW is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF51 VNW, 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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EF51 VNW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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