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AV51 VNJ

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VNJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 116,686 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,144 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 96,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VNJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV51 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

AV51 VNJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is AV51 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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