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EX51 OSF

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,159 mi
Last recorded221,159 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OSF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 221,159 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 220,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 198,416 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 197,936 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 175,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 175,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 153,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 131,209 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 131,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 45,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,742 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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EX51 OSF is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

EX51 OSF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is EX51 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 OSF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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