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AR51 DXF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,417 mi
Last recorded207,417 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DXF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 207,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear anti roll bar bushes and rear anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

both rear subframe trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Feb 2020 207,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear anti roll bar bushes and rear anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

both rear subframe trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Feb 2019 195,905 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 195,897 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 188,283 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 182,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 173,437 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 164,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 154,070 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 143,737 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,622 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,877 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2010 120,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 109,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 84,172 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 69,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,748 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,304 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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AR51 DXF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AR51 DXF, 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 AR51 DXF registered?

AR51 DXF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AR51 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DXF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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