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Y926 FEF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,360 mi
Last recorded118,360 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 FEF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,360 miles

rear brake disc's poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

driver seat front mount weak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 110,101 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 110,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disc's badly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,179 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,422 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 83,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,595 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 77,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y926 FEF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue 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 Y926 FEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y926 FEF registered?

Y926 FEF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y926 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y926 FEF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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