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RA51 CTZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 CTZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015
Pass 8 Nov 2014 140,026 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 129,481 miles

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 122,067 miles

Both front floor pans rusty.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorating.

Both rear inner sill ends rusty.

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Main lighting switch in poor condition.

Offside door mirror slightly insecure.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 122,067 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front floor pans rusty.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorating.

Both rear inner sill ends rusty.

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Main lighting switch in poor condition.

Offside door mirror slightly insecure.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 113,150 miles

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)

Rust around both front jack mounts.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,495 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly loose

o/s wing mirror slightly loose

wiper motor noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2008 84,196 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 84,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA51 CTZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA51 CTZ, 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 RA51 CTZ registered?

RA51 CTZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is RA51 CTZ safe to buy?

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