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OY51 LTO

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,841 mi
Last recorded105,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 LTO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 105,841 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 105,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,810 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 105,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 105,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF + OSF corrosion at front jacking point areas

NSF door handle insecure, still operational

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 102,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF + OSF corrosion at front jacking point areas

NSF door handle insecure, still operational

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,968 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle insecure

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm large bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front o/s and n/s floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine mil lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,554 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,554 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 81,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,323 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,550 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 61,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,485 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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OY51 LTO is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY51 LTO, 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 OY51 LTO registered?

OY51 LTO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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