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MV51 OCJ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,807 mi
Last recorded113,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,807 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 113,807 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 104,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,932 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 100,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 92,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 82,696 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008
Pass 16 Apr 2007 112,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2006 101,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 101,457 miles

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 OCJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV51 OCJ, 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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What year was MV51 OCJ registered?

MV51 OCJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MV51 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 OCJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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