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YR51 ZDW

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,084 mi
Last recorded101,084 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZDW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust deterioating

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted & corroded outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 82,756 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted & lipped

nearside rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

offside rear brake discs corroded & pitted

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,116 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front floor

Fail 8 Nov 2008 72,108 miles

Nearside Front 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)

slight corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,653 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 51,454 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 51,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZDW is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

YR51 ZDW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is YR51 ZDW safe to buy?

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