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PJ51 XRZ

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 XRZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

no lockout on handbrake

Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,274 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 44,263 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 37,204 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XRZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver 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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

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

Is PJ51 XRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 XRZ 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.

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