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Y816 BOH

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,908 mi
Last recorded70,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 BOH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,908 miles

slight bind on n/s front brake

Fail 3 Jan 2012 69,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,687 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,680 miles

slight play in rack and o/s track rod end exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 58,578 miles

Car may need four wheel alignment.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 58,578 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Car may need four wheel alignment.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 5 May 2009 51,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,303 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,916 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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Y816 BOH is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y816 BOH, 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 Y816 BOH registered?

Y816 BOH is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y816 BOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y816 BOH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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