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VK51 UWG

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,968 mi
Last recorded108,968 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UWG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,968 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside front abs ring cracked

offside front abs ring cracked

slight lip on front discs

Fail 22 Jan 2014 108,967 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside front abs ring cracked

offside front abs ring cracked

slight lip on front discs

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,121 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 106,119 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Waterleak from around inlet manifold/ thermostat housing.

rear offside brake disc corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,924 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 103,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,489 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall but no visible canvas/cords.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,296 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre cracks on side walls

Fail 28 Oct 2008 96,208 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre cracks on side walls

Fail 26 Oct 2007 92,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 92,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,839 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 87,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,783 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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VK51 UWG is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK51 UWG, 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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VK51 UWG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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