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YD51 FZB

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,315 mi
Last recorded96,315 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FZB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 96,315 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside front abs ring corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2010 96,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,071 miles

both top headlamp brackets broken, but not insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2009 83,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp brackets broken, but not insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,032 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,032 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,402 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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YD51 FZB is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD51 FZB, 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 YD51 FZB registered?

YD51 FZB is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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