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Y151 TSE

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,991 mi
Last recorded86,991 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 TSE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,991 miles

All of underside of vehicle body, suspension components, bushes & brake pipes covered in wax

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 84,619 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 84,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,601 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,386 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 78,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 47,759 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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Y151 TSE is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y151 TSE, 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 Y151 TSE registered?

Y151 TSE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y151 TSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y151 TSE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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