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FX51 TDG

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,680 mi
Last recorded55,680 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 TDG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,031 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,031 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

wipers starting to split on screen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,905 miles

handbrake efficiency only 16%

Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,905 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,643 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 44,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,827 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,915 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,215 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 18,865 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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FX51 TDG is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX51 TDG, 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

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What year was FX51 TDG registered?

FX51 TDG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is FX51 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 TDG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX51 TDG have outstanding finance?

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