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FG51 UNU

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UNU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,386 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,380 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 100,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 84,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 77,092 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 76,865 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,294 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 UNU is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

FG51 UNU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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