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SM51 AXK

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 AXK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 75,322 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 75,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,718 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 66,601 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,590 miles

all brake discs rusted with standing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,261 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,746 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight cuts in tread not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 4 Dec 2009 52,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slight cuts in tread not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,300 miles

N/S/F DOOR HANDLE INSECURE. . .WEAR TOO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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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SM51 AXK 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 SM51 AXK, 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 SM51 AXK registered?

SM51 AXK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SM51 AXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 AXK 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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