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FV51 ECN

2001 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,637 mi
Last recorded113,637 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 ECN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 113,637 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre perished inbetween treads

Pass 12 May 2011 101,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre is slightly misshapened

offside of the front bumper is loose

Fail 12 May 2011 101,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre is slightly misshapened

offside of the front bumper is loose

Pass 20 May 2010 93,290 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 84,225 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 77,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 69,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 64,291 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 ECN is a 2001 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

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

Is FV51 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 ECN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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