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FV51 DFE

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DFE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,161 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 102,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,343 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,343 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,607 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,607 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 78,001 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres uneven wear on inner edges.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,050 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine fault light on

nsr wheel slight brake bind

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,833 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 52,203 miles

Air pick up pipe at nearside front of vehicle is insecure

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

Engine oil just above minimum on the dipstick

Water in radiator header tank is low

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,596 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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FV51 DFE 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 71.4%.

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 FV51 DFE, 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 FV51 DFE registered?

FV51 DFE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FV51 DFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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