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GF51 BNL

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,033 mi
Last recorded144,033 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BNL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 144,033 miles

n/s/r bumper has sharp edges

Fail 9 May 2015 144,033 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r bumper has sharp edges

Fail 14 Sep 2012 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 128,354 miles

1/2 litre of engine oil added to perform cat test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 128,354 miles

1/2 litre of engine oil added to perform cat test

Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,770 miles

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

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

n/s door lock faulty fixings comes apart when opening

o/s/r light broken

rear bumper damaged close to sharp edges req tape over split or repaired

Fail 8 Sep 2009 106,770 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door lock faulty fixings comes apart when opening

o/s/r light broken

rear bumper damaged close to sharp edges req tape over split or repaired

Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,293 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,963 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,597 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 64,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 48,652 miles

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

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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GF51 BNL is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GF51 BNL, 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.

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GF51 BNL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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