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YR51 VGT

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VGT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust front flexible mesh detatched

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,496 miles

both front wipers split and smearing

exhaust front flexible mesh detatched

offside front floor pan holed/corroded to excess - not within 30cm of any components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,464 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front wipers split and smearing

exhaust front flexible mesh detatched

nearside rear tyre tread lumpy/going out of shape

offside front floor pan holed/corroded to excess - not within 30cm of any components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,311 miles

hole caused by corrosion on drivers side front floor pan not in any prescribed area

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,311 miles

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

hole caused by corrosion on drivers side front floor pan not in any prescribed area

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,758 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rust patches

Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,757 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rust patches

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,927 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,843 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,193 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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YR51 VGT is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YR51 VGT, 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

How do I check the history of YR51 VGT?

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What year was YR51 VGT registered?

YR51 VGT is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is YR51 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 VGT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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