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MM51 RSM

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,474 mi
Last recorded109,474 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 RSM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 81,800 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2014 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,204 miles

centre exhaust box clamp corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall and cracking up on tread

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 9 Nov 2013 72,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre exhaust box clamp corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall and cracking up on tread

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,432 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,946 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracked on inner side walls but not reaching the cords

Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,946 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are cracked on inner side walls but not reaching the cords

Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,017 miles

child seat n/s/r

exhaust corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,017 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

child seat n/s/r

exhaust corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,951 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,190 miles

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

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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MM51 RSM is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MM51 RSM, 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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MM51 RSM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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