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V50 ADW

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,993 mi
Last recorded77,993 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 ADW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,993 miles

exhuast corroded and blowing slightly at rear

n/s/f inner steering rack gaiter slightly split (not allowing the ingress of dirt)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter inner retaining clip slightly loose (Still preventing the ingress of dirt)

o/s/f inner cv gaiter retaining clip loose (gaiter still secure)

rear brake discs showing slight warp

rear suspension arms bushes slightly perished (no movement)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,161 miles

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,465 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 75,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 74,458 miles

nearside front tyre is out of shape and cracked

nearside rear tyre is out of shape and cracked

offside front tyre is out of shape and cracked

offside rear tyre is out of shape and cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre is out of shape

nearside front tyres is slightly out of shape

offside front tyre is slightly out of shape

offside front wheel is slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,921 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake high

Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 64,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,527 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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V50 ADW is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V50 ADW, 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 V50 ADW registered?

V50 ADW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is V50 ADW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 ADW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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