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RO51 XLF

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,348 mi
Last recorded108,348 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XLF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 108,348 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Pad anti rattle clip not fitted correctly and is touching brake disc

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,895 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 107,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,689 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,230 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,217 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,302 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2012 78,481 miles

corrosion on both main brake pipes

handbrake effort

handbrake travel

headlamp aims BORDERLINE

n/s/r tyre cracking and tyre wall

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,475 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on both main brake pipes

handbrake effort

handbrake travel

headlamp aims BORDERLINE

n/s/r tyre cracking and tyre wall

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,631 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

dampness on steering rack

n/s headlamp aim

both number plates

Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both number plates

corrosion on main brake pipes

dampness on steering rack

n/s headlamp aim

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,712 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers slightly split

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror taped on but secure

Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front wipers slightly split

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside mirror taped on but secure

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,308 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,308 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner egde

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,604 miles

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

O/S/Front A/B/S ring poor condition

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,604 miles

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

O/S/Front A/B/S ring poor condition

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,559 miles

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

front pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,174 miles

brake pad wear

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 XLF is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RO51 XLF, 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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RO51 XLF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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