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DG51 HBY

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,667 mi
Last recorded42,667 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HBY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 42,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,526 miles

coolant level over max

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2007 39,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level over max

engine oil low

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,380 miles

front pads signs of wear

offside front tyre signs of wear

rear tyres signs of wear

Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,543 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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DG51 HBY is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG51 HBY, 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 DG51 HBY registered?

DG51 HBY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is DG51 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 HBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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