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FX51 WTR

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WTR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 105,640 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres damaged on outer side walls but not showing any cords

Fail 23 Feb 2012 105,638 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both sides front tyres damaged on outer side walls but not showing any cords

Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,490 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 97,488 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 94,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R brake slightly binding when spun by hand.

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate deteriorating & backing lifting off.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 94,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R brake slightly binding when spun by hand.

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate deteriorating & backing lifting off.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,228 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,013 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN, NOISE FROM STEERING IN FULL LOCK ?

Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN, NOISE FROM STEERING IN FULL LOCK ?

Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,138 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WTR is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WTR, 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 FX51 WTR registered?

FX51 WTR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is FX51 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 WTR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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