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PK51 UPG

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,029 mi
Last recorded78,029 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 UPG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,029 miles

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFORT POOR

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND RUSTY

Fail 18 Oct 2011 78,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFORT POOR

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND RUSTY

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,542 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 UPG is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK51 UPG, 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

How do I check the history of PK51 UPG?

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What year was PK51 UPG registered?

PK51 UPG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is PK51 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 UPG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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