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OY51 XBC

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,571 mi
Last recorded105,571 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XBC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 105,571 miles

rear tailing arm bushs sleeve corroding [advice]

Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

handbrake performance poor 16%

Fail 3 Mar 2017 102,261 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,858 miles

handbrake performance poor 16%

Fail 4 Mar 2016 98,848 miles

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

handbrake performance poor 16%

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,403 miles

remove nearside rear plastic shroud to inspect brake pipes.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,401 miles

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

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

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

remove nearside rear plastic shroud to inspect brake pipes.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 94,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,354 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,323 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,494 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r inner edge tyre wearing slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,381 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,381 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,902 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

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 XBC is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OY51 XBC, 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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OY51 XBC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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