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MK51 EYU

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,685 mi
Last recorded153,685 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 EYU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 153,685 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 11 Feb 2012 153,685 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 152,768 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 141,093 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 141,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 133,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 122,435 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 122,432 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 103,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 83,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 64,595 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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MK51 EYU is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MK51 EYU, 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 MK51 EYU registered?

MK51 EYU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MK51 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 EYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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