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PF51 AFZ

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,905 mi
Last recorded150,905 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 AFZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 131,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 131,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 113,703 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,326 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,315 miles

N/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,310 miles

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

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

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

N/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,861 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 15,553 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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PF51 AFZ 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 PF51 AFZ, 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 PF51 AFZ registered?

PF51 AFZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is PF51 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 AFZ 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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