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MJ51 KSO

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,619 mi
Last recorded76,619 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KSO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,370 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs worn near excessive

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge and has a cut in outer sidewall not through to cords

slight binding on n/s front wheel

slight oil leak

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn near excessive

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge and has a cut in outer sidewall not through to cords

slight binding on n/s front wheel

slight oil leak

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,256 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 58,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,728 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 48,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

adjust handbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise handbrake travel

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 KSO is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KSO, 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

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What year was MJ51 KSO registered?

MJ51 KSO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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