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OY51 XBJ

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet latches stiff

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

parking brake low in effort

Fail 24 Nov 2014 98,064 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,484 miles

battery insecure

nearside front outer cv boot greasy

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,732 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 90,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,465 miles

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.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,430 miles

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.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,533 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 80,802 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,802 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,479 miles

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.

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 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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