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KV51 MDF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 MDF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 98,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,839 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,839 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills have plastic covering preventing full inspection.nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.air bag light staying on.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 87,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 87,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,941 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,820 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

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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KV51 MDF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KV51 MDF, 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 KV51 MDF registered?

KV51 MDF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is KV51 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV51 MDF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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