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YX51 OSR

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,926 mi
Last recorded98,926 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OSR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,926 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inside edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted/scored

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inside edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted/scored

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,424 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 87,424 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,181 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on near side front drive shaft

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,921 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,801 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 38,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YX51 OSR is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX51 OSR, 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.

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YX51 OSR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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