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SD51 YPP

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,258 mi
Last recorded105,258 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 YPP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,902 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,902 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,280 miles

front o/s abs ring is cracked but warning light follows the correct sequence

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,280 miles

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

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

front o/s abs ring is cracked but warning light follows the correct sequence

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,442 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

abs ring cracked f/o/s but warning light follows correct procedure

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 66,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,821 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 61,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

CUT ON SIDE WALL N/S/F TYRE

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 51,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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SD51 YPP is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SD51 YPP, 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 SD51 YPP registered?

SD51 YPP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is SD51 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 YPP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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