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KN51 NWY

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,861 mi
Last recorded89,861 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 NWY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 89,861 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking appears to be os end of rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint above rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak from intake pipe and oil filter ()

coolant level very low

eml light on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 82,185 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,495 miles

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

engine managment light on

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 73,249 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)

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

engine managment light on

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,129 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 66,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 59,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,529 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,209 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,912 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,903 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,903 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,114 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 38,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,531 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 34,523 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,656 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 30,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KN51 NWY is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KN51 NWY, 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 KN51 NWY registered?

KN51 NWY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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