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MT51 MXS

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,492 mi
Last recorded86,492 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 MXS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,492 miles

uneven wear noted both rear tyre inner sections

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

uneven wear noted both rear tyre inner sections

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,596 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 83,596 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,544 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front a.b.s ring split

Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front a.b.s ring split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,590 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 38,314 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,314 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,862 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 21,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 19,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 MXS is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXS, 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

How do I check the history of MT51 MXS?

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What year was MT51 MXS registered?

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

Is MT51 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 MXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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