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Y818 LDG

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 LDG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 105,480 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 105,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,550 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,043 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,183 miles

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

Offside and nearside front floor sections are corrosive but not yet perforated.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,334 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 62,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,498 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y818 LDG is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y818 LDG, 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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Y818 LDG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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