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SK51 ZSO

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 ZSO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,977 miles

front brake discs becoming pitted battery insecure srs dash warning light on

hand brake travel at limt slight damage to windscreen plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s and o/s front floors becoming corrded o/s outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Fail 16 Feb 2012 94,968 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs becoming pitted battery insecure srs dash warning light on

hand brake travel at limt slight damage to windscreen plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s and o/s front floors becoming corrded o/s outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,470 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 91,457 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inpsect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. o/s front tyre worn to limit. 3. n/s rear tyre wearing low. 4. rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,878 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 84,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 72,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,009 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 35,178 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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SK51 ZSO is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK51 ZSO, 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 SK51 ZSO registered?

SK51 ZSO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SK51 ZSO safe to buy?

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