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WV51 CXP

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 CXP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 130,168 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes debonding but no excessive play

Pass 11 May 2018 125,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 120,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 114,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,671 miles

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

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

adv clutch slave cylinder bracked appears to be cracking

adv offside rear handbrake not pulling up as well as nearside

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,386 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,868 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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,602 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/pitted badly

Fail 16 Jul 2011 88,598 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn/pitted badly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,027 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,522 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 61,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 39,637 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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WV51 CXP is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WV51 CXP, 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 WV51 CXP registered?

WV51 CXP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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