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Y49 YDS

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,772 mi
Last recorded111,772 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 YDS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 111,770 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,573 miles

oil leaks around engine

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight movement in offside rear door handle

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Jun 2012 109,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leaks around engine

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight movement in offside rear door handle

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,056 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 9 Jun 2011 105,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,755 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,750 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 May 2009 84,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,161 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,277 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 77,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,789 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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Y49 YDS is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y49 YDS, 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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Y49 YDS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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