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Y699 JVX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,635 mi
Last recorded111,635 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 JVX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 111,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic cover can’t fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner side wall has cut

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2024 111,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic cover can’t fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner side wall has cut

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 110,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 58,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,987 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 50,986 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 36,481 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,463 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 32,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,953 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,398 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,054 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,508 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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Y699 JVX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y699 JVX, 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 Y699 JVX registered?

Y699 JVX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y699 JVX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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