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WU51 VDT

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VDT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,684 miles

coolant leak from stat housing

corr to both front floor pans

hairline cracks in both front abs rings

ns mirror glass missing

osf tyre 3mm

screen scratched

Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak from stat housing

corr to both front floor pans

ns mirror glass missing

osf tyre 3mm

screen scratched

Pass 15 Nov 2014 71,379 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall

slight oil leak

various corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,314 miles

engine oil on min

nearside front outer cv boot badly perished

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edges

nearside mirror glass missing

screen scratched

Fail 14 Nov 2013 68,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil on min

minor binding from nearside rear brakes

nearside front outer cv boot badly perished

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edges

nearside mirror glass missing

screen scratched

Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,188 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 64,188 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both cv boots perished

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,310 miles

minor blow from front pipe

ns mirror glass missing

wiper scratch on screen

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,475 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorating

general oil leaks

nearside front wing mirror missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear boot struts worn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2007 33,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 26,001 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

middle and rear exhaust corroded

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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WU51 VDT is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU51 VDT, 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 WU51 VDT registered?

WU51 VDT is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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