MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Rear brake discs are in poor condition
Rear number plate is delaminating
Slight damage on windscreen in various places
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
nearside and offside front floor pans corroded near to limit.
tow bar behind bumper corroded.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
front brake pads low
n/s/front tyre outer wall damaged
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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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