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AV51 NGX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,719 mi
Last recorded161,719 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 161,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing two places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint possibly rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 156,283 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn but clears screen

Nearside Rear door handle insecure but working

Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,077 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 119,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,529 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front brake pads worn thin

Fail 16 Feb 2013 107,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front brake pads worn thin

Fail 25 Jan 2013 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front brake pads worn thin

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 100,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 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)

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

nearside front door handle damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2009 93,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 89,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 72,469 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 NGX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NGX, 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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AV51 NGX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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