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YH51 SKE

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 SKE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,036 miles

under body slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 85,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under body slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,623 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,888 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,953 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 59,953 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,356 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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YH51 SKE is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH51 SKE, 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 YH51 SKE registered?

YH51 SKE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is YH51 SKE safe to buy?

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