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PN51 FSC

2001 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,122 mi
Last recorded40,122 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 FSC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,122 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on dash

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge. tread 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on dash

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge. tread 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 33,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,235 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,884 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,620 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 24,620 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,698 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2004 13,597 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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PN51 FSC is a 2001 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN51 FSC, 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 PN51 FSC registered?

PN51 FSC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is PN51 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 FSC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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