MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
bonnet latches stiff
nearside rear tyre in poor condition
parking brake low in effort
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
bonnet latches stiff
nearside rear tyre in poor condition
battery insecure
nearside front outer cv boot greasy
nearside rear tyre heavily perished
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
nearside front outer cv boot greasy
nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand
nearside rear tyre heavily perrished
rear bumper damaged
Both outer sill's covered with body kit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc's heavily pitted
SRS light on
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both outer sill's covered with body kit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc's heavily pitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.
Nearside wiper starting to split at ends but still clears screen effectively
Rear Brake discs in poor condition
Rear Silencer, (back box) in poor condition.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.
Nearside wiper starting to split at ends but still clears screen effectively
Rear Brake discs in poor condition
Rear Silencer, (back box) in poor condition.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
os & ns front tyres wearing near limit at inner edges
os & ns rear brake discs corroded
rear silencer corroded & delaminating
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
0sr tyre wall damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
clutch pedal rubber worn
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY51 XBJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?
OY51 XBJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2001.
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