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AO51 YRR

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YRR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,587 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

middle exhaust clamp deteriorated

n/s washer jet

Pass 4 May 2012 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating fault (will become a failure later in the year)

bonnet catches stiff

front exhaust has a mount missing but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside washer jet missing but water still hitting windscreen

Fail 2 May 2012 104,454 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating fault (will become a failure later in the year)

bonnet catches stiff

front exhaust has a mount missing but the exhaust system is still adequately supported

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside washer jet missing but water still hitting windscreen

Pass 5 May 2011 100,154 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

chip in windscreen just on limit of zone A and exactly 10mm. benifit of doubt given to presenter

n/s washer jet missing

Fail 3 May 2011 100,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

chip in windscreen just on limit of zone A and exactly 10mm. benifit of doubt given to presenter

n/s washer jet missing

Fail 27 Apr 2010 96,290 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 87,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,211 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 64,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 40,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AO51 YRR is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO51 YRR, 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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What year was AO51 YRR registered?

AO51 YRR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AO51 YRR safe to buy?

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