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Y549 PEF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,175 mi
Last recorded92,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 PEF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,438 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,092 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 89,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 89,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/s/r brake shows signs of overheating

Slight blue smoking from exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,294 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,964 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 61,039 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,864 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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Y549 PEF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y549 PEF, 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 Y549 PEF registered?

Y549 PEF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y549 PEF safe to buy?

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