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PY51 DVU

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 DVU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,931 miles

Handbrake performance low at offside rear.

Offside front brake calipier in poor condition.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 98,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust at rear corroded.

Handbrake performance low at offside rear.

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake calipier in poor condition.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 98,173 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2010 98,161 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 92,976 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s bonnet catch not holding

Fail 22 Nov 2008 92,966 miles

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s bonnet catch not holding

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,648 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 79,796 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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PY51 DVU is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY51 DVU, 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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PY51 DVU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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