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GF51 KVT

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,866 mi
Last recorded53,866 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,866 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking in treads and tread and tread edges

Advise slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,805 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 52,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad & causing slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,688 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Advise wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,192 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking in treads and outer tread edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,886 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner edges

Advise rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Sep 2017 48,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise front tyres wearing inner edges

Advise rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,521 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 47,521 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 27,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,062 miles

N/S/F ABS RING BROKEN.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,125 miles

advise offside front tyre is cut in outer wall

Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,287 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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GF51 KVT is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GF51 KVT, 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 GF51 KVT registered?

GF51 KVT is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is GF51 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 KVT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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