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YF51 DWW

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,961 mi
Last recorded130,961 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 DWW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 130,961 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust box blowing

front nearside floor pan rusty

front offside floor pan rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2014 130,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust box blowing

front nearside floor pan rusty

front offside floor pan rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,272 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 1 Feb 2013 117,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 100,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrossion detected at offside front floor section in prescribed area not considered to be excessive

offside front brake pads wearing thin & only just meet the pass standard. offside rear brake pads wearing thin & only just meet the pass standard

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2012 100,461 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

corrossion detected at offside front floor section in prescribed area not considered to be excessive

offside front brake pads wearing thin & only just meet the pass standard. offside rear brake pads wearing thin & only just meet the pass standard

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,338 miles

brake pedal rubber

internal mirror

nsr tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,064 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 46,674 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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YF51 DWW is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF51 DWW, 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 YF51 DWW registered?

YF51 DWW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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