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VE51 YSO

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YSO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW @ FRONT PIPE FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,795 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead severely distorted - advise replacement (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wheels are a different diameter to the fronts

Fail 24 Jun 2019 117,734 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Servo pipe from inlet manifold broken (1.1.3 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. NSF - 205/45/1, OSF 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead severely distorted - advise replacement (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wheels are a different diameter to the fronts

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,342 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 105,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,851 miles

Exhaust corroded,

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bad but not holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bad but not holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 24 May 2017 96,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded,

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bad but not holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bad but not holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 20 May 2016 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,064 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 91,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,365 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,360 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,616 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,611 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,638 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

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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VE51 YSO is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VE51 YSO, 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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VE51 YSO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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