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EU51 UMK

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UMK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,792 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly possible parking brake cables

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front floor pan rusted on nearside and offside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,970 miles

general surface corrosion to front n rear suspension

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,970 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

general surface corrosion to front n rear suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2015 79,720 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 60,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,933 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,037 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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EU51 UMK is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU51 UMK, 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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EU51 UMK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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