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VO51 UBD

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,308 mi
Last recorded118,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 UBD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 118,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 116,724 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

all rear brake hose ferrells slightly corroded

has brake pipes slightly corroded marked in yellow

Fail 19 Sep 2012 112,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

srs light indicates a fault

Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,228 miles

Air bag light on

Condition of front number plate

Fail 7 Oct 2011 100,165 miles

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

Air bag light on

Condition of front number plate

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,925 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,890 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,098 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front ABS ring broken.does not effect ABS system.

o/s drivers mirror slightly cracked.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,582 miles

n/s front ABS ring broken.does not effect ABS system.

o/s drivers mirror slightly cracked.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 34,006 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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VO51 UBD is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO51 UBD, 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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VO51 UBD is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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