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RJ51 SZW

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,018 mi
Last recorded101,018 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 SZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,018 miles

both rear indicators fading

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges and perished advise replacment

child seats fitted to rear seats

movement in drivers seat

offside outer cv gaitor heavily perished

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Apr 2010 101,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear indicators fading

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges and perished advise replacment

child seats fitted to rear seats

movement in drivers seat

offside outer cv gaitor heavily perished

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

rear trayling arm bushes perishing

slight oil over power steering pipes

Pass 1 May 2008 81,091 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2008 81,091 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2007 69,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear front brake pads

Pass 14 Apr 2007 69,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear front brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2005 54,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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RJ51 SZW is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RJ51 SZW, 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 RJ51 SZW registered?

RJ51 SZW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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