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PK51 VCW

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,208 mi
Last recorded79,208 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,208 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,427 miles

Drivers side front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall.

Engine management light illuminated.

Passenger side rear tyre castleated on the inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,064 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,776 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded(inside)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 58,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,499 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,256 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 VCW is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

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

Is PK51 VCW safe to buy?

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