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VN51 AHC

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,301 mi
Last recorded100,301 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 AHC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,077 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 89,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 82,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,633 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,550 miles

washers weak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

washers weak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,870 miles

o/s/f abs ring broken on c.v joint

s/r/s light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 64,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,022 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,150 miles

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,751 miles

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

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

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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VN51 AHC is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN51 AHC, 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 VN51 AHC registered?

VN51 AHC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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