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YV51 LJZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,676 mi
Last recorded148,676 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LJZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 148,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 148,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 145,746 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 145,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 135,086 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 121,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 121,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 111,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 85,568 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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YV51 LJZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YV51 LJZ, 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 YV51 LJZ registered?

YV51 LJZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YV51 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 LJZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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