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AP51 OYY

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,382 mi
Last recorded124,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OYY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 124,382 miles

Nearside exhaust back box insecure.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 124,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside exhaust back box insecure.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 120,096 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 120,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside door handle loose

offside tyre worn very low on inside edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 113,553 miles

front discs in poor condition 2/ rear discs in poor condition3/radiator leaking slightly 4/ nearside rear door handle insecure 5/rear brakes efficiency low but not failure 6/nearside headlamp bulb temp repair (reqs new lamp

Fail 22 Jan 2011 113,553 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front discs in poor condition 2/ rear discs in poor condition3/radiator leaking slightly 4/ nearside rear door handle insecure 5/rear brakes efficiency low but not failure 6/nearside headlamp bulb temp repair (reqs new lamp

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,188 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear section of exhaust has slight blow on joins

rear trailing bushes perished

rear tyres worn

srs light on dash

Fail 13 Oct 2009 110,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre inner tread low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 101,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 101,106 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,932 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 94,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,681 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 81,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OYY is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP51 OYY, 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 AP51 OYY registered?

AP51 OYY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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