MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sill/floor corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Bonnet catch not working
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wiper blades in poor condition
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sill/floor corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Bonnet catch not working
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 of 2 bonnet catches not working
Front exhaust mount broken off
Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake binding
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 of 2 bonnet catches not working
Front exhaust mount broken off
Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake binding
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front floor pans/jacking point area slightly corroded
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front floor pans/jacking point area slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded verious (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt
park brake just meet requirements
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded verious (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt
oil filter badly corroded
park brake just meet requirements
oil and water leak, o/s front seat belt lightly frayed, child seat fitted n/s rear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
off side rear tyre has cut in sidewall but cords arnt vissable
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
off side rear tyre has cut in sidewall but cords arnt vissable
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyre pressures were down to 10psi
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/side wiper blade split
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ51 XEG is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WJ51 XEG, 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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WJ51 XEG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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