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AV51 VFS

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,884 mi
Last recorded121,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VFS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 121,884 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 12 May 2015 117,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,011 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber

Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,011 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 104,204 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 101,884 miles

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

Offside 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 outer door handle not fully secured to door

rear exhaust box mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2011 101,884 miles

Offside 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 outer door handle not fully secured to door

rear exhaust box mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2010 91,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,152 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

nearside front outter door handle insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,845 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jun 2007 54,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 54,327 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 26,620 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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AV51 VFS is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey 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 VFS, 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 AV51 VFS registered?

AV51 VFS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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