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GJ51 CPY

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CPY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 114,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 113,899 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,773 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)

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

front tyres have slight damage to side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil low

Fail 28 Mar 2009 77,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/cv boot cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/cv boot cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,267 miles

AS VT32 293009877078

Fail 20 Mar 2007 67,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

slight brake drag from o/s/f

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,452 miles

1/ rear exhaust joint rusted and cracked †

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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GJ51 CPY is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ51 CPY, 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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GJ51 CPY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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