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J400 CHE

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,534 mi
Last recorded49,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 CHE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,602 miles

Advise, n/s and o/s rear tyres splits in tread areas.

Fail 16 May 2008 38,602 miles

Advise, n/s and o/s rear tyres splits in tread areas.

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 31,179 miles

Advise, both front tyres treadwear.

Advise,corosion rear exhaust.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,179 miles

Advise, both front tyres treadwear.

Advise,corosion rear exhaust.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,050 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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J400 CHE is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J400 CHE, 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 J400 CHE registered?

J400 CHE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is J400 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 CHE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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