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PE51 UJB

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,650 mi
Last recorded109,650 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 UJB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 109,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 May 2010 102,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 15 May 2010 102,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,726 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 86,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 74,773 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 74,773 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 74,695 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 73,240 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

srs light on dashboard on

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 UJB is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE51 UJB registered?

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

Is PE51 UJB safe to buy?

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