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MJ51 TMZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,014 mi
Last recorded92,014 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 TMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,014 miles

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 92,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyreworn close to legal limit 2-3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,073 miles

n/s/r tyreworn close to legal limit 2-3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,441 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 78,441 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,574 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,464 miles

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

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

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,525 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 TMZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

MJ51 TMZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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