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Y183 ONC

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,935 mi
Last recorded49,935 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 ONC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres cracked in tread/wearing inner edges

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded front to back

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,178 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres near legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,625 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,905 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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Y183 ONC is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y183 ONC, 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 Y183 ONC registered?

Y183 ONC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y183 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y183 ONC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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