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PK51 VDZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,602 mi
Last recorded75,602 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,602 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 75,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,924 miles

the offside rear tyre is starting to crack on the outer sidewall. The nearside rear tyre has minor outer sidewall damage and quite a deep cut in its tread area

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres are wearing more on the inner edges

exhaust system is corroded and the centre section is starting to leak

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 64,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,740 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,762 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear child seats fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,380 miles

chip in windscreen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,930 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VDZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDZ, 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 PK51 VDZ registered?

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

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