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RY51 LUA

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,826 mi
Last recorded74,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 LUA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,826 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

srs light on

Fail 23 Jan 2013 74,826 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

srs light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,402 miles

slight blow on exhaust (back box)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight blow on exhaust (back box)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,630 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 59,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn , advise brake inspection....

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit....

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,328 miles

discs and pads well worn

low reading nearside handbrake

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2009 36,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,650 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,378 miles

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

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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RY51 LUA is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY51 LUA, 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 RY51 LUA registered?

RY51 LUA is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RY51 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 LUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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