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MJ51 ROU

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,484 mi
Last recorded45,484 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 45,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2025 43,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 43,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt missing centre mounting (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight corrosion on floorpan adjacent to Offside & Nearside front jacking points

Slight damage to Nearside front wing & bonnet

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 43,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight corrosion on floorpan adjacent to Offside & Nearside front jacking points

Slight damage to Nearside front wing & bonnet

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 43,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate numbers are fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 41,767 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate numbers are fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 20,401 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 15,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,864 miles

Nearside ABS sensing ring cracked. front.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 15,864 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside ABS sensing ring cracked. front.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,665 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 15,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,990 miles

engine oil at min level.

offside front ABS sensing ring cracked.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,205 miles

front wipers worn

off side front tyre slight outer wall damage

Pass 6 Nov 2006 8,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 7,967 miles

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

tyre damaged on n/s/f side wall (cords not showing)

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 ROU is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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