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MJ51 PET

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 PET
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,863 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 84,089 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,399 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp reflector loose

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,720 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o,s,f seat back rest

Pass 19 May 2009 51,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2009 51,822 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 45,645 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 May 2007 38,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 26,094 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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MJ51 PET is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PET, 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 MJ51 PET registered?

MJ51 PET is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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