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Y866 LFJ

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,089 mi
Last recorded60,089 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,089 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,973 miles

PAS pump noisy

Surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,527 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,744 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pas pump slightly noisy

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 45,744 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pas pump slightly noisy

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,204 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 39,201 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,226 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,226 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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Y866 LFJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y866 LFJ, 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 Y866 LFJ registered?

Y866 LFJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y866 LFJ safe to buy?

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