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98 WU

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 WU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 55,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 53,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,464 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 51,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,788 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 27,258 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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98 WU is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 98 WU, 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

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What year was 98 WU registered?

98 WU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is 98 WU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 WU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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