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W300 KEV

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,510 mi
Last recorded121,510 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW300 KEV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,510 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 118,710 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 118,710 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 116,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 116,145 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,369 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 113,362 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,922 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,989 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 103,987 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 103,983 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,618 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W300 KEV is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 W300 KEV, 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 W300 KEV registered?

W300 KEV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is W300 KEV safe to buy?

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