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DY51 ZYM

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ZYM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,996 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 109,766 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 109,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 109,098 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose

s.r.s light on

Fail 1 Jun 2010 100,244 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR AND OSR TYRES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 89,052 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)

both front wiper blade rubber starting to split

drivers seat lining ripped

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside rear brake disc has light patch of corrosion on outer face

radiator core in poor condition

slight leak of grease from offside front outer central velocity boot

small stonechip in zone 'B' of windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2008 89,052 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

both front wiper blade rubber starting to split

drivers seat lining ripped

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside rear brake disc has light patch of corrosion on outer face

radiator core in poor condition

slight leak of grease from offside front outer central velocity boot

small stonechip in zone 'B' of windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 59,726 miles

corrosion on middle section of exhaust

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 ZYM is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZYM, 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 DY51 ZYM registered?

DY51 ZYM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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