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SD51 FYX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,957 mi
Last recorded91,957 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 FYX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,817 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,817 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,095 miles

slight cut to nearside front tyre

wet at time of test

windscreen washers poor

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,095 miles

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

slight cut to nearside front tyre

wet at time of test

windscreen washers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,634 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,634 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,897 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,897 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 52,373 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre flat before test

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,829 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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SD51 FYX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD51 FYX, 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 SD51 FYX registered?

SD51 FYX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SD51 FYX safe to buy?

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