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AV51 AUA

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,684 mi
Last recorded146,684 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AUA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 146,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 127,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,004 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake disc is corroded and worn

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

Offside front brake disc is corroded and worn

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Unable to check sills

Fail 25 Oct 2011 109,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake disc is corroded and worn

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

Offside front brake disc is corroded and worn

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Unable to check sills

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 80,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side rear tyre is wearing unevely

Fail 5 Oct 2007 71,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 71,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,200 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 60,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AV51 AUA is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV51 AUA, 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 AV51 AUA registered?

AV51 AUA is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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