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VN51 TPZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,251 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer, offside & nearside outrigger, jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe as it runs to the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,102 miles

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

exhaust rear section, is deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2014 96,884 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

the exhaust rear box input pipe pipe is deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2013 87,651 miles

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated but serviceable

Fail 17 May 2013 87,651 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated but serviceable

Pass 19 May 2012 75,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 75,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 70,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,747 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,282 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 TPZ 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 73.3%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

VN51 TPZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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