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PN51 XKH

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,708 mi
Last recorded126,708 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 XKH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 126,708 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 126,222 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 111,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,200 miles

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

both offside front and nearsde rear tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,200 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both offside front and nearsde rear tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Fail 19 Nov 2007 94,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake out of adjustment

nearside rear door handle damaged

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Nov 2007 94,695 miles

nearside rear door handle damaged

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

handbrake out of adjustment

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,876 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 78,650 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake binding

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,975 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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PN51 XKH is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN51 XKH, 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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PN51 XKH is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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