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EY51 MHZ

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 MHZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 100,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 100,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,281 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,281 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 75,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged but still able to be read

Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged but still able to be read

Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,639 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,297 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 57,283 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,165 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,844 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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EY51 MHZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EY51 MHZ, 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 EY51 MHZ registered?

EY51 MHZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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