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EJ51 OBP

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OBP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,951 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 72,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,555 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on front and rear discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,095 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,507 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 25,507 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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EJ51 OBP 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 EJ51 OBP, 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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What year was EJ51 OBP registered?

EJ51 OBP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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