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ND51 MVK

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,297 mi
Last recorded99,297 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 MVK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,297 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,296 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,374 miles

bonnet hard to shut sometimes

Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet hard to shut sometimes

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,961 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 86,959 miles

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

both hand brake reading low

rear discs corroded badly

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,220 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 83,220 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 79,680 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,743 miles

offside front and both rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,176 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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ND51 MVK is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ND51 MVK, 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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ND51 MVK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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