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ML51 XTE

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,775 mi
Last recorded69,775 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 XTE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,775 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,178 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges corroded and weakened

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust flanges corroded and weakened

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,884 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,935 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,819 miles

Nail in rear tyre

n/s washer jet poor

o/s/r appears lower than n/s/r

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

n/s washer jet poor

o/s/r appears lower than n/s/r

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,253 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,253 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,923 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,385 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 36,385 miles

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

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

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

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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ML51 XTE is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML51 XTE, 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 ML51 XTE registered?

ML51 XTE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is ML51 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 XTE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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