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PX51 WMC

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 WMC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,892 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,580 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 72,580 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

coolant leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,804 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,088 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 51,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,166 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,119 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape (inner edge)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,075 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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PX51 WMC is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX51 WMC, 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 PX51 WMC registered?

PX51 WMC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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