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RF51 ZCK

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 ZCK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,324 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 86,205 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre flat

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,909 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

cut in o/s/r inner tyre side wall

age cracking to suspension rubbers

brake pedal slightly spoungy

slight movement in steering system

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

unable to check n/s/r seat belt fully due to baby seat

Pass 29 Oct 2010 369,482 miles

both front abs rings broken

rear brakes binding slightly

srs light on

Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front abs rings broken

rear brakes binding slightly

srs light on

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,025 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake travel

near side c.v. gaitor perished

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers fitted

steering rack and pipes damp

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,025 miles

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

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake travel

near side c.v. gaitor perished

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers fitted

steering rack and pipes damp

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,203 miles

both cv boots perished

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

power steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,047 miles

air bag worning light stays on

both front outer c.v. gaitors perrished

near side rear tyre side wall damaged ( advise replacement )

off side front tyre side wall split ( not showing cords ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT ) 205 45 17 W

off side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

tested when wet

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,699 miles

both front c.v. gaitors perrished

both front floors corroded

both rear indicators fading

hand brake travel

sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2005 32,536 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 32,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre section heavily corroded < advise replacement >

front brake pads wearing low < advise replacement >

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs slightly corroded

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

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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RF51 ZCK is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF51 ZCK, 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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RF51 ZCK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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