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Y176 MUD

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,676 mi
Last recorded99,676 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 MUD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,082 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,061 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 85,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,301 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,817 miles

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

n/s/f outer door handle loose

Fail 14 Aug 2009 67,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f outer door handle loose

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,148 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,696 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear no plates starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,534 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 MUD is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MUD, 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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Y176 MUD is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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