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FH51 XFF

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 XFF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,543 miles

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

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

front flexy exhaust worn

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 67,536 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front flexy exhaust worn

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,893 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,893 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,307 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 48,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,125 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 46,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,737 miles

staining around air-con dryer unit - possible leak ?

Fail 11 Dec 2007 38,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

sidewall in poor condition - perished and starting to split - on offside rear tyre - recommend replacement

staining around air-con dryer unit - possible leak ?

Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

heavy dye staining on air-con accumulator/dryer unit

Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,183 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakes binding slightly, front and rear

oil leak

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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FH51 XFF is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH51 XFF, 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 FH51 XFF registered?

FH51 XFF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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