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Y844 AKM

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,747 mi
Last recorded105,747 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 AKM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 105,747 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 105,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,142 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,134 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,134 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,870 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 15 Mar 2007 48,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 45,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 36,983 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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Y844 AKM is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y844 AKM, 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 Y844 AKM registered?

Y844 AKM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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