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Y165 XKM

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,438 mi
Last recorded78,438 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 XKM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,302 miles

advise front floors rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 66,821 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 31 May 2011 63,705 miles

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

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

all 4 tyreswearing on inneredges

oil leak from filter

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,352 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,352 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 55,056 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 55,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 48,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y165 XKM is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y165 XKM, 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 Y165 XKM registered?

Y165 XKM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y165 XKM safe to buy?

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