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LU51 DMY

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,892 mi
Last recorded45,892 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU51 DMY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,892 miles

both front tyres cutting out on inner tread and nere side tyre has slight distortion

Fail 19 Feb 2016 45,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres cutting out on inner tread and nere side tyre has slight distortion

Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 37,627 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,627 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,363 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 17,807 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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LU51 DMY is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LU51 DMY, 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 LU51 DMY registered?

LU51 DMY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is LU51 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU51 DMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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