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FB51 FYZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,661 mi
Last recorded50,661 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FYZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 50,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,852 miles

drivers mirror tapped on

near side front floor starting to corrode

near side front tyre down to 1.9mm

off side front tyre going out of shape

off side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

very bad oil leak from engine

Fail 19 May 2015 41,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front wheels stiff to turn

drivers mirror tapped on

near side front floor starting to corrode

near side front tyre down to 1.9mm

off side front tyre going out of shape

off side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2014 32,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,887 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,091 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter slight cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,967 miles

Offside front ABS ring broken, light not on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,688 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 21,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,587 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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FB51 FYZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB51 FYZ, 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 FB51 FYZ registered?

FB51 FYZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is FB51 FYZ safe to buy?

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