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EX51 OPH

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,608 mi
Last recorded131,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OPH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 131,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2013 123,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 116,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 109,424 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 28 May 2010 104,680 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 104,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 99,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 91,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2007 86,614 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,229 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 49,221 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EX51 OPH is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX51 OPH, 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 EX51 OPH registered?

EX51 OPH is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is EX51 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 OPH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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