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MJ51 JLX

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 JLX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front & rear brake discs slightly rusted

o/s washers partially working

Fail 24 May 2014 77,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front & rear brake discs slightly rusted

n/s front brake slight bind

o/s washers partially working

Pass 4 May 2013 76,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

fronr & rear brake discs slightly rusted

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s washer partially spraying

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,158 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn thin

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,445 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,440 miles

Front 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)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,154 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,460 miles

nearside front ABS ring cracked

offside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2007 49,445 miles

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

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

Nearside front , Offside front ABS rings fractured † †Offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,091 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 39,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front, offside front A.B.S rings snapped

Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,330 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 30,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MJ51 JLX is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MJ51 JLX, 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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MJ51 JLX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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