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X28 TCC

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 TCC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 121,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 120,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 118,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle attachment loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 114,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 98,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 937,790 miles

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

Oil leak

advisery; nearside front brake binding slghtly

advisery; o/side and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 93,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,716 miles

front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion advise clean and grease

front and rear suspension components very heavily corroded

front wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 53,507 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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X28 TCC 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 84.2%.

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 X28 TCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X28 TCC?

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What year was X28 TCC registered?

X28 TCC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is X28 TCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X28 TCC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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