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MT51 MXB

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 MXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,900 miles

Boot floor showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 125,900 miles

Boot floor showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,447 miles

nearside rear door handle has damage but door can still be opened

Fail 8 Dec 2011 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear door handle has damage but door can still be opened

Pass 8 Dec 2010 105,341 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,990 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 95,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 87,660 miles

coolant leak

cv boots cracking

n/s rear door handle loose

rear bushes slight wear

slight corrosion floors

slight pitting rear disks

surface corrosion in boot

Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,660 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,127 miles

front chassis rails corroded

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

slight end float in offside steering rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,631 miles

Nearside Front 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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MT51 MXB is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT51 MXB, 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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MT51 MXB is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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