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VU51 WTA

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WTA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,097 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 31 Oct 2008 50,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 21,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 23,581 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

both n/styres and wheels damaged

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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VU51 WTA is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU51 WTA, 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 VU51 WTA registered?

VU51 WTA is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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