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AP51 LYX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,093 mi
Last recorded158,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LYX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 158,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre nearing limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 158,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe blown (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre nearing limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 154,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate is not standard,but unlikely to be misread

Fail 17 Sep 2014 154,938 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate is not standard,but unlikely to be misread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 146,257 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 138,690 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 129,776 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 129,114 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,510 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2007 73,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,594 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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AP51 LYX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP51 LYX, 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 AP51 LYX registered?

AP51 LYX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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