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AF51 VXA

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

174,401 mi
Last recorded174,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VXA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 174,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipes at the rear joint have corroded and have holes in them (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front support hanger bracket broken off the pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewal (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres worn on the shoulders

Front subframe offside front mounting prescribed area has advanced corrosion to the floor pan

Main fuel filler pipe is very corroded

Nearside indicator causes a slight reaction to the position lamp

Nearside rear tyre starting to split on the inner sidewall

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm mounting bushes are quite badly deteriorated

Offside rear indicator bulb colour is deteriorating

Rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 169,122 miles

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Rear number plate is delaminating

Slight damage on windscreen in various places

Fail 6 Jul 2016 169,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Rear number plate is delaminating

Slight damage on windscreen in various places

Pass 13 Jul 2015 161,860 miles

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded near to limit.

tow bar behind bumper corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 161,858 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

long travel on handbrake lever.

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded near to limit.

no plate lights dim

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

tow bar behind bumper corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 159,906 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have some play in the bushes

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

The engine is loosing oil

The n/s front tyre is damaged in various places on the outer side wall

The rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 29 Jul 2013 155,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front floor pan corners are quite badly corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 155,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front floor pan corners are quite badly corroded.

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 153,344 miles

Brake pedal travel is long.

Corrosion to nearside front floor pan area is nearing the limits.

Corrosion to offside front floor pan area.

Front windscreen is damaged in several places.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 153,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid level is low.

Brake pedal travel is long.

Corrosion to nearside front floor pan area is nearing the limits.

Corrosion to offside front floor pan area.

Front windscreen is damaged in several places.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 149,805 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly and is wearing low on tread on inner tread band.

Offside and nearside front floor pan corners are corroded.

Several chips in windscreen . Large one to lower offside corner.

Tempary repair made to rear exhaust joint area.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 149,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly and is wearing low on tread on inner tread band.

Offside and nearside front floor pan corners are corroded.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Several chips in windscreen . Large one to lower offside corner.

Tempary repair made to rear exhaust joint area.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 140,490 miles

front discs corroded slightly and pads wearing .

near side front wheel rim bent on inner face.

o/s/r brake disc corroded.

off side wiper blade in very poor condition only just clears screen.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

slight corrosion on front floor pans.

slight ply in off side front seat runner.

small amount of damage to windscreen.

tow bar electrics hanging loose.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 140,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,628 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

corrosion on offside rear brake disc surface

rear brake pads very low

Fail 16 Jun 2009 124,936 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

corrosion on offside rear brake disc surface

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 108,778 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

n s f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

rear brake discs slightly pitted

srs lamp on

Fail 10 Mar 2008 105,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

front discs lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,085 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/front tyre outer wall damaged

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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AF51 VXA 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 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF51 VXA, 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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AF51 VXA is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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