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AV51 VHF

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,652 mi
Last recorded102,652 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,652 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 102,588 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 97,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 97,245 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,240 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

NSF road wheel damaged on bead

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,894 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 82,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,664 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 66,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 42,979 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 42,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHF 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 53.3%.

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 AV51 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

Is AV51 VHF safe to buy?

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