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PK51 SFX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 SFX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f floor/inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 79,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f floor/inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,152 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated on joint

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,607 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake hose MISSING LINE

Fail 2 Nov 2007 46,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake hose MISSING LINE

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,534 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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PK51 SFX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK51 SFX, 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 PK51 SFX registered?

PK51 SFX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is PK51 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 SFX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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