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VN51 CZS

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 CZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,097 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front flexi exhaust section deteriorating

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 73,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,352 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2010 61,066 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 60,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,077 miles

slight p/s leak + front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,404 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,409 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 44,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,690 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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VN51 CZS is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN51 CZS, 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 VN51 CZS registered?

VN51 CZS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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