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RO51 JSZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,496 mi
Last recorded103,496 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 JSZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 103,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 94,835 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 94,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 85,811 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,706 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 80,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 76,709 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,025 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,330 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,851 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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RO51 JSZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RO51 JSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 JSZ registered?

RO51 JSZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RO51 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 JSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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