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SM51 XPL

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,713 mi
Last recorded80,713 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 XPL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,713 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,968 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,099 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,999 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,578 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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SM51 XPL 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 SM51 XPL, 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 SM51 XPL registered?

SM51 XPL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is SM51 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 XPL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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