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OE51 CDX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,590 mi
Last recorded83,590 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 CDX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,590 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 83,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 76,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 66,631 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 66,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on driveshaft broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged /exposing sharpness /bolts and cracked (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,071 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perished

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sidewall perished

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,457 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,680 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,966 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,460 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,278 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,736 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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OE51 CDX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OE51 CDX, 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 OE51 CDX registered?

OE51 CDX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is OE51 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 CDX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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