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FD51 RXF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,845 mi
Last recorded148,845 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RXF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 148,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 138,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 128,720 miles

Front brakes discs slightly pitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine noisy

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F brake slightly binding

O/S/F tyre low on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to N/S/F outer tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2009 121,729 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine noisy

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F brake slightly binding

O/S/F tyre low on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to N/S/F outer tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2008 105,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,217 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,689 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2005 86,675 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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FD51 RXF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD51 RXF, 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 FD51 RXF registered?

FD51 RXF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 9 December 2001.

Is FD51 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 RXF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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