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SP51 ZTX

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZTX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,862 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,424 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 92,423 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,826 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 81,826 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,026 miles

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,460 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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SP51 ZTX is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP51 ZTX, 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 SP51 ZTX registered?

SP51 ZTX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is SP51 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 ZTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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