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AP51 LZD

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,772 mi
Last recorded55,772 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LZD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,772 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,571 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,571 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,098 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

this car is n/s/f damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2007 35,076 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,941 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 28,531 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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AP51 LZD is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP51 LZD, 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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What year was AP51 LZD registered?

AP51 LZD is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AP51 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 LZD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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