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PE51 MXL

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,273 mi
Last recorded110,273 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 MXL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,273 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 110,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flaxi correded

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

engine oil low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,372 miles

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

Offside 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)

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear road wheel has a slight drag

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust mount broken

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,739 miles

rear tyres very close to limt recomend replacment

Fail 9 Jun 2011 82,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres very close to limt recomend replacment

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads very low

Fail 8 Jun 2010 75,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads very low

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,965 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nsf inner driveshaft boot has pinhole leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,584 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 40,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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PE51 MXL is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE51 MXL, 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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PE51 MXL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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