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RA51 DHM

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 DHM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 101,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,996 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,275 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 71,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 61,745 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,745 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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RA51 DHM is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA51 DHM, 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 RA51 DHM?

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What year was RA51 DHM registered?

RA51 DHM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RA51 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 DHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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