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WL51 JXX

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 JXX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,620 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 64,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,842 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 58,841 miles

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

* rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,370 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 58,370 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s bonnet catch seized

very slight smearing from wipers

Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,162 miles

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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WL51 JXX is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL51 JXX, 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 WL51 JXX registered?

WL51 JXX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is WL51 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 JXX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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