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PK51 VHD

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,024 mi
Last recorded52,024 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 VHD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,024 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,731 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,137 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 34,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,823 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,292 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 VHD is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

PK51 VHD is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is PK51 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 VHD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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