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WF51 PDU

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,194 mi
Last recorded55,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 PDU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,194 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

srs light on

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish/ poor condition

srs light illuminated

Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,940 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish/ poor condition

srs light illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,853 miles

seat belt waring light on

Fail 23 Jul 2009 37,851 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

seat belt waring light on

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2009 36,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,434 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 32,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,019 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 28,019 miles

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

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

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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WF51 PDU is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WF51 PDU, 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 WF51 PDU registered?

WF51 PDU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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