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KR51 DFE

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 DFE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,231 miles

ADVISE o/s/f trye worn on inner edge

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,131 miles

21% imbalance rear brakes

coolant top missing

windscreen wipers noisey

Fail 22 Feb 2011 88,131 miles

21% imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

coolant top missing

windscreen wipers noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,251 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 82,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

51% imbalance rear brakes

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,371 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,438 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 61,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,982 miles

rear tyres slight perished

Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,266 miles

Both rear tyres low (2mm)

Exhaust rear sections corroded

Nearside front A.B.S. reluctor ring broken

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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KR51 DFE is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR51 DFE, 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 KR51 DFE registered?

KR51 DFE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is KR51 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 DFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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