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HV51 NSZ

2001 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 NSZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,080 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 11,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 78,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,818 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,753 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,367 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated in sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,073 miles

Oil leak

exhaust emmisions lamba reading only just met

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,986 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2008 54,985 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,775 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 47,775 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,143 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 34,143 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 NSZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV51 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

HV51 NSZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is HV51 NSZ safe to buy?

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