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SY51 ZNZ

2001 MG Zs+

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zs+60,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 ZNZ
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,111 miles

Clutch pedal sitting high..Clutch near end off life..

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked..

Oil leak from engine..

Radiator in poor condition..coolant leak from heater matrix hose..(control unit)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,111 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch pedal sitting high..Clutch near end off life..

Front brakes on ballance limit..(19% imballance)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked..

Oil leak from engine..

Radiator in poor condition..coolant leak from heater matrix hose..(control unit)

Rear brake pads worn in brake caliper carrier..

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,832 miles

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

Engine leaking oil.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 57,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Engine leaking oil.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Oct 2006 53,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,738 miles

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

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

both rear disc's in poor condition

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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SY51 ZNZ is a 2001 MG Zs+ in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 60,107 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 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY51 ZNZ, 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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What year was SY51 ZNZ registered?

SY51 ZNZ is a 2001 MG Zs+, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is SY51 ZNZ safe to buy?

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