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VK51 FWU

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,315 mi
Last recorded89,315 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FWU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,825 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly stepted

exhaust hitting underside of car

Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly stepted

exhaust hitting underside of car

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,339 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,339 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front tyres bold inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,797 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,834 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 57,834 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,454 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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VK51 FWU is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VK51 FWU, 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 VK51 FWU?

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What year was VK51 FWU registered?

VK51 FWU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VK51 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 FWU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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