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HW51 FGO

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,800 mi
Last recorded110,800 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FGO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight body damage to osr, no sharp edges

vehicle very wet underneath , unable to see for leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight damage to offside rear

Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,900 miles

Aux Belt Tensioner Pulley Chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 102,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Aux Belt Tensioner Pulley Chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 97,882 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,860 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broke

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,524 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broke

Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear tyres mworn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear tyres mworn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,350 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,876 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 56,322 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 56,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 50,963 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 42,828 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,936 miles

offside front and both rear tyres cracking up heavily.

Pass 27 May 2005 22,937 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2005 22,937 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HW51 FGO is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HW51 FGO, 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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HW51 FGO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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