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Y202 SDM

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 SDM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,006 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,036 miles

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s/r wheel binding slightly.

o/s outer c.v. gaiter twisted.

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,692 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,520 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,444 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y202 SDM is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y202 SDM, 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 Y202 SDM registered?

Y202 SDM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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