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PY51 EHF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,222 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,810 miles

Cable ties holding both cv gaitors secure

Exhaust noisey

Front exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 25 Aug 2011 103,810 miles

Cable ties holding both cv gaitors secure

Exhaust noisey

Front exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust adequately supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 95,950 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust noisy

N/s/f outer door handle broken but opening door

N/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,950 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

N/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust noisy

N/s/f outer door handle broken but opening door

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust loud

Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust loud

Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,925 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,948 miles

exhaust corroded at rear joint area

front brake pads low

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2007 67,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroded at rear joint area

front brake pads low

had to top up engine oil and water level prior to mot test

n/s/r wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,347 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 61,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EHF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PY51 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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