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DG51 GPF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,186 mi
Last recorded72,186 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GPF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 57,384 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,827 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 53,103 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 53,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,363 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,546 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 42,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,493 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,681 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 36,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,082 miles

slight deterioration of tyre sidewalls - age cracks

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,270 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,137 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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DG51 GPF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DG51 GPF, 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 DG51 GPF registered?

DG51 GPF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is DG51 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 GPF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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