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FY51 UHL

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,999 mi
Last recorded47,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UHL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 46,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,479 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,161 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,795 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,425 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,743 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 34,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,108 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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FY51 UHL is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FY51 UHL, 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 FY51 UHL registered?

FY51 UHL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is FY51 UHL safe to buy?

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