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MT51 MXE

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,875 mi
Last recorded114,875 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 MXE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

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

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

eml light on

srs light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,613 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

drivers seat is a little loose

eml on

n/s wiper blade split

o/s door mirror damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Sep 2011 92,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat insecure-Requires attention

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s front tyre fouling on inner wheel arch cover

N/s wiper split

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

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

O/s door mirror damaged

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

Oil leaks

Outer sill covers fitted

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,798 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 85,776 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,153 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,550 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 68,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,903 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 58,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,733 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 41,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers poor

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 MXE is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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