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GJ51 OBY

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,180 mi
Last recorded105,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OBY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,698 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,808 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,717 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 48,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OBY is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBY, 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 GJ51 OBY registered?

GJ51 OBY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GJ51 OBY safe to buy?

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