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MT51 XKD

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,751 mi
Last recorded104,751 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 XKD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 104,751 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s rear tyres close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 104,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s rear tyres close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2017 91,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 84,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 80,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,969 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,997 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,383 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 61,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,311 miles

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

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,807 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,559 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,266 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 39,111 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XKD is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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