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MG ZS2001 · 2.5L PETROL

EJ51 OBF

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 81,051 miles recorded, this BLUE 2001 MG ZS runs on PETROL with a 2497cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 27/05/2016
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 05/01/2016
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
2497cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently unsafe, as evidenced by the most recent test on 2015-05-29 which failed on 81,051 miles. This indicates that the vehicle has not undergone a full MOT cycle since 2015, suggesting a maintenance gap of approximately 10 years. The failure at this date, combined with the subsequent failures at 72,865 and 72,839 miles in 2013, confirms that the testing has not been completed or is not currently valid for this year. The mileage pattern reveals a significant acceleration between 2013 and 2015, with the vehicle accumulating nearly 10,000 miles in just two years. This rapid increase is inconsistent with typical usage patterns, as the mileage should have dropped to around 8,000 miles per year by 2015. The data shows a steady accumulation of 1,000 miles per year from 2013 to 2015, which is a pattern of rapid wear on consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and brake components, rather than a gradual increase in total mileage. Given the recurring faults including brake pad wear, brake imbalance, and cooling system leaks, the mechanical condition is likely deteriorating. The buyer should inspect the suspension, brakes, and exhaust emissions in person, as the history suggests that these components require adjustment or repair. The vehicle has failed twice on tyre tread, indicating that basic upkeep was likely skipped, which further supports the need for a thorough inspection to rule out structural risks.

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35
/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently unsafe, as evidenced by the most recent test on 2015-05-29 which failed on 81,051 miles. This indicates that the vehicle has not undergone a full MOT cycle since 2015, suggesting a maintenance gap of approximately 10 years. The failure at this date, combined with the subsequent failures at 72,865 and 72,839 miles in 2013, confirms that the testing has not been completed or is not currently valid for this year. The mileage pattern reveals a significant acceleration between 2013 and 2015, with the vehicle accumulating nearly 10,000 miles in just two years. This rapid increase is inconsistent with typical usage patterns, as the mileage should have dropped to around 8,000 miles per year by 2015. The data shows a steady accumulation of 1,000 miles per year from 2013 to 2015, which is a pattern of rapid wear on consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and brake components, rather than a gradual increase in total mileage. Given the recurring faults including brake pad wear, brake imbalance, and cooling system leaks, the mechanical condition is likely deteriorating. The buyer should inspect the suspension, brakes, and exhaust emissions in person, as the history suggests that these components require adjustment or repair. The vehicle has failed twice on tyre tread, indicating that basic upkeep was likely skipped, which further supports the need for a thorough inspection to rule out structural risks.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mg Zs (EJ51 OBF) from 2001 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2013 and May 2015.

With 2 passes and 3 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 40%. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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