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Y972 LOD

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 LOD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,606 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 88,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack gaitor area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

underneath vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,779 miles

rear n/s has cut on the outer side wall

rear o/s wearing on near edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 78,778 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear n/s has cut on the outer side wall

rear o/s wearing on near edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,534 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 63,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,016 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,968 miles

front brake pads getting low

ns rear tyre has 4 deep cuts in sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2008 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

ns rear tyre has 4 deep cuts in sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,393 miles

advise both rear tyres uneven wear

advise nearside front tyre damage sidewall

oil leak

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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Y972 LOD is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y972 LOD, 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 Y972 LOD registered?

Y972 LOD is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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