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HJ51 UUS

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,409 mi
Last recorded105,409 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UUS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 96,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,539 miles

Advise engine management lamp on

Advise exhaust rusty

Advise full brake check

Advise off side rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2014 84,539 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise engine management lamp on

Advise exhaust rusty

Advise full brake check

Advise off side rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 77,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,590 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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HJ51 UUS 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 75%.

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 HJ51 UUS, 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 HJ51 UUS registered?

HJ51 UUS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HJ51 UUS safe to buy?

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