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FV51 EFM

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,956 mi
Last recorded96,956 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EFM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,956 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres minor surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems minor cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 96,940 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres minor surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems minor cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,723 miles

Nearside Driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 96,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,743 miles

corrosion around offside front jacking point

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit screw in the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,146 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,146 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,805 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,510 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,709 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,102 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 EFM is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV51 EFM?

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What year was FV51 EFM registered?

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

Is FV51 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 EFM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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