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WJ51 YHR

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YHR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,159 miles

Nearside Rear disc slightly pitted

Offside Rear disc pitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear disc slightly pitted

Offside Rear disc pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,956 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,916 miles

Centre rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

cracking on near side rear tyre wall

Fail 20 Feb 2015 84,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

cracking on near side rear tyre wall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front grille loose

plastic sill covers fitter unable to carry out full sill inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front grille loose

plastic sill covers fitter unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 65,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,070 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,913 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,624 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WJ51 YHR is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJ51 YHR, 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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WJ51 YHR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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