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VN51 OXD

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 OXD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective and flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 11 Sep 2017 99,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,425 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,416 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery anchor missing.

n/s/f body slightly corroded.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s/f body slightly corroded.

rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery anchor missing.

n/s/f body slightly corroded.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s/f body slightly corroded.

rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,878 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre deterioated

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc`s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre deterioated

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc`s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 53,821 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,821 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 53,801 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 53,779 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 53,756 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2009 51,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2006 24,572 miles

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

nsf tyre starting to split on outer sidewall[205/50v16s]

Fail 17 Apr 2006 24,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nsf tyre starting to split on outer sidewall[205/50v16s]

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 OXD is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VN51 OXD, 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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VN51 OXD is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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