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SP51 VME

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VME
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supported

drivers seat has slight movement

front flexi section cowling burst but not blowing

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,955 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside front tyre tread

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,184 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,911 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 79,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SP51 VME is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP51 VME, 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 SP51 VME registered?

SP51 VME is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SP51 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 VME shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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