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YR51 VHV

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,245 mi
Last recorded76,245 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VHV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,245 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 76,245 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2008 66,544 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 66,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 56,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 33,208 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 VHV is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR51 VHV, 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 YR51 VHV registered?

YR51 VHV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YR51 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 VHV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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