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GF51 RZM

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,879 mi
Last recorded81,879 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 RZM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,879 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak base of dip stick tube ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surafce (3.5.1i)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak base of dip stick tube ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surafce (3.5.1i)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,431 miles

o/s front tyre,inner sidewall splitting.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre,inner sidewall splitting.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,784 miles

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,765 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front ABS ring broken

offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 58,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 45,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 37,271 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 RZM is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RZM, 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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What year was GF51 RZM registered?

GF51 RZM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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