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MT51 MXH

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 97,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and Cat mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed falls out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,633 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SILLS LOOK LIKE THEY COULD BE CORRIDED BUT HAS COVERS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance only just met requirements

Fail 18 Aug 2020 78,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,720 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 56,539 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 56,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,883 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,828 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 37,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 32,403 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 32,403 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MXH is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MT51 MXH, 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 MT51 MXH registered?

MT51 MXH is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for MT51 MXH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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