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PK51 SYY

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 SYY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn

Pass 22 May 2014 93,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on edge

Fail 20 May 2014 93,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on edge

Pass 30 May 2013 86,433 miles

rear pads very low

Fail 28 May 2013 86,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear pads very low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,421 miles

front exhaust flexible starting to break

nearside rear brake pads starting to wear thin

no blade on rear wiper

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust flexible starting to break

nearside rear brake pads starting to wear thin

no blade on rear wiper

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,129 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 74,114 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 66,580 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 66,525 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 58,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 58,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 52,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 52,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,972 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,488 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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PK51 SYY is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK51 SYY, 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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PK51 SYY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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