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VO51 UGW

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,736 mi
Last recorded75,736 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 UGW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 75,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,475 miles

Park brake performance only just met requirement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park brake performance only just met requirement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,630 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,074 miles

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

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 UGW is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO51 UGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO51 UGW registered?

VO51 UGW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is VO51 UGW safe to buy?

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