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GY51 YJZ

2001 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,207 mi
Last recorded28,207 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YJZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,207 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 28,207 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,214 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm radius bushes heavily perished.

Damage to windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Front exhaust hanging mount broken but exhaust system still being supported.

Slight bind to offside front brake.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,209 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Both rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm radius bushes heavily perished.

Damage to windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Front exhaust hanging mount broken but exhaust system still being supported.

Slight bind to offside front brake.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 May 2015 77,177 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,623 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,927 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper slightly perished on ends

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2006 42,517 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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GY51 YJZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY51 YJZ, 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 GY51 YJZ registered?

GY51 YJZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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