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MM51 XRT

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 XRT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,003 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 99,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,669 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,664 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,684 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 24 Mar 2008 70,053 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2008 70,049 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,778 miles

airbag warning light on

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack

both front tyres wearing on edges and nearside low 3mm 205/45zr17w

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

engine noisy and poor running on tickover

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2005 49,795 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2005 49,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres low

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 XRT is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM51 XRT, 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 MM51 XRT registered?

MM51 XRT is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is MM51 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 XRT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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