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VE51 FTV

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 FTV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,995 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,985 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,282 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,800 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,169 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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VE51 FTV is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 VE51 FTV, 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 24 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 VE51 FTV?

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What year was VE51 FTV registered?

VE51 FTV is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is VE51 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 FTV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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