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VA51 AFO

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,401 mi
Last recorded131,401 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AFO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,401 miles

centre exhaust section cracked

coolant level low

damage to o/s/r bumper

front brake discs corroded / lipped

front number plate starting to distort

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

small chip in zone b of windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2010 131,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust section cracked

coolant level low

damage to o/s/r bumper

front brake discs corroded / lipped

front number plate starting to distort

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

small chip in zone b of windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 122,321 miles

front number plate slightly distorted

handbrake travel high

hard to gain access to nearside rear door due to handle slightly loose

rear brake discs slightly corroded

small traces of greace around steering rack gaitors no traces of a split

washers weak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 110,479 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 85,077 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 68,844 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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VA51 AFO is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VA51 AFO, 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 VA51 AFO registered?

VA51 AFO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is VA51 AFO safe to buy?

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