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OY51 CWO

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,544 mi
Last recorded120,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 CWO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded parts front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front platedamaged

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,788 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 114,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 107,045 miles

M I L lamp on

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,672 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,612 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 82,226 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 74,412 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 66,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 44,954 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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OY51 CWO is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY51 CWO, 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 OY51 CWO registered?

OY51 CWO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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