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HV51 LPX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 LPX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front lense slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,244 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2024 84,238 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit bank 2 (rear) pre cat lambda wiring damaged (4.11 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users major coolant/antifreeze leak - suspect water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 84,193 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearly overheated

Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,125 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,829 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

floor corroded nearside front

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,621 miles

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,653 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,060 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,752 miles

Near side front tyre has splits all around tyre wall inner face

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,749 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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HV51 LPX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV51 LPX, 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 HV51 LPX registered?

HV51 LPX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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