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VN51 YRV

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YRV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,436 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,798 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,781 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,775 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,102 miles

Exhaust centre scilencer corroded

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear inner edges more than rest of tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2014 104,098 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust centre scilencer corroded

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear inner edges more than rest of tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,721 miles

Boot springs weak

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2013 100,714 miles

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

Boot springs weak

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,681 miles

Boot springs weak

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear scilencer corroded at flange

Nearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall but no cords exposed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 97,681 miles

Boot springs weak

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rear scilencer corroded at flange

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall but no cords exposed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,243 miles

Boot springs weak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge approx 2.00mm at lowest point

Offside front tyre inner edge approx 2.00mm

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,243 miles

Boot springs weak

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge approx 2.00mm at lowest point

Offside front tyre inner edge approx 2.00mm

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,924 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 84,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,532 miles

Boot hinges weak

Spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Dec 2008 77,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Boot hinges weak

Spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,485 miles

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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VN51 YRV is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN51 YRV, 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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VN51 YRV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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