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DY51 ZDM

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,929 mi
Last recorded158,929 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ZDM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2009 158,929 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight deterioation to rear no plate

Pass 7 Feb 2009 158,929 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight deterioation to rear no plate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 153,909 miles

cover sills fitted front chassis slightly corroded slight binds on front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2007 146,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 142,690 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 14,264 miles

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

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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DY51 ZDM is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DY51 ZDM, 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

How do I check the history of DY51 ZDM?

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What year was DY51 ZDM registered?

DY51 ZDM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is DY51 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 ZDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY51 ZDM have outstanding finance?

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