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MV51 CDZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,798 mi
Last recorded135,798 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 CDZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear TYRES FEATHERED

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear TYRES FEATHERED

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 126,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2013 106,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated close to limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bluish tint to headlamp dip beam patterns

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to perish

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,413 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,635 miles

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

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn and front pads getting low

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated near to limit

offside front top suspension arm inner bush worn close to limit

parking brake performance slightly low offside

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,798 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

offside rear tyre starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2007 48,697 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 48,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 28,492 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 28,492 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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MV51 CDZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV51 CDZ, 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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MV51 CDZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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