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AX51 DLK

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 DLK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,717 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,717 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,882 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 75,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,697 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,697 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 68,478 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 68,478 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,789 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,789 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 59,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 52,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 49,131 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,395 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,486 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 29,934 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,006 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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AX51 DLK is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AX51 DLK, 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 AX51 DLK registered?

AX51 DLK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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