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PJ51 LZP

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,616 mi
Last recorded51,616 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 LZP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,616 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,461 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 44,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 36,791 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,791 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,942 miles

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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PJ51 LZP is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ51 LZP, 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 PJ51 LZP registered?

PJ51 LZP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is PJ51 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 LZP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ51 LZP have outstanding finance?

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