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VK51 FWY

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,574 mi
Last recorded105,574 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FWY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,739 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,488 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 76,488 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 42,192 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 FWY is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK51 FWY, 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 VK51 FWY registered?

VK51 FWY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is VK51 FWY safe to buy?

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