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LV51 PHZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 PHZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 94,884 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 90,169 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 12 Sep 2009 90,044 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

clutch worn

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and cuts to side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2008 78,673 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

clutch worn

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and cuts to side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,114 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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LV51 PHZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV51 PHZ, 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

How do I check the history of LV51 PHZ?

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What year was LV51 PHZ registered?

LV51 PHZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LV51 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 PHZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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