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GF51 YPG

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,801 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,473 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,473 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2009 77,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,137 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,316 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,843 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 62,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 50,460 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 YPG is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YPG, 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 YPG registered?

GF51 YPG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is GF51 YPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 YPG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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