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FH51 XFS

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 XFS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,593 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 77,593 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,132 miles

ALL EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

BRAKE/STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

N/S AND O/S/F TOP BALL JOINTS ARE SHOWING A SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM ON INNER PART OF TREAD.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ALL EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

BRAKE/STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

N/S AND O/S/F TOP BALL JOINTS ARE SHOWING A SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM ON INNER PART OF TREAD.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.Offside rear lamp lens cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,477 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 17 May 2006 46,077 miles

both front abs pick up rings on outer cv joints †cracked

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 XFS is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH51 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

FH51 XFS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is FH51 XFS safe to buy?

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