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YV51 USP

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 USP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,576 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,615 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust deteroirated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,648 miles

nearside front brake holding

substancial surface rust to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,589 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,589 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 72,703 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 72,703 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,104 miles

all roadwheels kerbed

drivers mirror taped on

Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,955 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 63,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 57,897 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 USP is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

YV51 USP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YV51 USP safe to buy?

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