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Y176 ERP

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,193 mi
Last recorded74,193 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 ERP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/rear tyre out of shape

o/s/front tyre low and worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,193 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/rear tyre out of shape

o/s/front tyre low and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,174 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The front brake discs are well worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag on

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag on

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,185 miles

Both front tyre inner & outer tread edge wear

Both rear suspension arm bush has some wear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mounts coroding

front disc wear

front down pipe mesh damage

off side rear tyre inner tread area wearing

parking brake traval

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,185 miles

Both front tyre inner & outer tread edge wear

Both rear suspension arm bush has some wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust mounts coroding

front disc wear

front down pipe mesh damage

off side rear tyre inner tread area wearing

parking brake traval

Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,610 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,610 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,207 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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Y176 ERP is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y176 ERP, 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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What year was Y176 ERP registered?

Y176 ERP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y176 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 ERP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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