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FG51 UHX

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UHX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 120,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 120,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,023 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 112,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,546 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,546 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,694 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2010 63,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front fog lamp not working

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perrished

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Fail 8 Apr 2009 56,446 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perrished

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,655 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 48,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,152 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 39,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,530 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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FG51 UHX is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG51 UHX, 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 FG51 UHX registered?

FG51 UHX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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