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FV51 EFO

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,192 mi
Last recorded128,192 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EFO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 128,192 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 128,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 117,589 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 117,589 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 111,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has a major oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 107,922 miles

Gearbox oil leak nearside driveshaft

Wrong bolts fitted to centre exhaust joint

Fail 8 Aug 2008 107,812 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Gearbox oil leak nearside driveshaft

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wrong bolts fitted to centre exhaust joint

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 89,335 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 EFO is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

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

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