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SK51 FVJ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,782 mi
Last recorded41,782 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FVJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,782 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,674 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 29,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have nails in tread

offside front tyre near legal limmit and has a nail in tread

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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SK51 FVJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SK51 FVJ, 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

How do I check the history of SK51 FVJ?

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What year was SK51 FVJ registered?

SK51 FVJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SK51 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 FVJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK51 FVJ have outstanding finance?

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