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AR51 AWR

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,637 mi
Last recorded158,637 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AWR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 158,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 149,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,226 miles

front floor pan corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 134,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,852 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,435 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 79,198 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming displaced

exhaust corroded between centre and rear join

n/s/f starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,787 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2010 66,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning light on

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,716 miles

advance movement in n/s/f upper ball joint needs attention

front and rear number plates water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,489 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2007 39,932 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,958 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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AR51 AWR is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AR51 AWR, 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 AR51 AWR registered?

AR51 AWR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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