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NV51 OSZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 OSZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 109,661 miles

Parking brake effort requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal/ Repair covered in underseal

Fail 21 May 2019 109,661 miles

Parking brake effort requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal/ Repair covered in underseal

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded/holes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Outer side sill covers fitted front to rear

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

Under side of vehicle corroded front to rear-sills floor pans chassis rails

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,426 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,426 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape and cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape and cuts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,008 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 88,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front exhaust mounting corroded off.

o/s/front tyre cracking.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded off.

o/s/front tyre cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,808 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,915 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 62,895 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,291 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 27,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,564 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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NV51 OSZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 NV51 OSZ, 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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NV51 OSZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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