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WN51 UPK

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,677 mi
Last recorded104,677 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 UPK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,677 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 4 Mar 2026 104,677 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 79 kg (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 31 Jan 2025 104,666 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front floor sections

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to front and rear anti roll bars

corrosion to front and rear sub frames

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

steering rack misting oil

Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,894 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor and sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 6 Dec 2023 100,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to both front floor and sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Nov 2022 100,850 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis legs, floors and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack about to fail (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both will need replacing soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle, will need attention soon

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,623 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside VERY CLOSE TO CORDS EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside and offside FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED PERFORMANCE

Fail 25 Nov 2021 96,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking FILLER PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP / ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING / SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside VERY CLOSE TO CORDS EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside and offside FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED PERFORMANCE

Pass 16 Nov 2020 94,778 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDEAND OFFSIDE SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,052 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,849 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 76,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FOOT WELL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre close to cords

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,915 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 65,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,108 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,591 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,042 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,817 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,234 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 40,217 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,577 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,450 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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WN51 UPK is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN51 UPK, 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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WN51 UPK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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