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GK51 ZGT

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,113 mi
Last recorded66,113 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZGT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,740 miles

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight leak from Steering Rack

Fail 10 Feb 2025 65,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight leak from Steering Rack

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,895 miles

all road springs corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear back plate poor condition

Offside Rear back plate missing

both front back plates have parts missing

Fail 6 Feb 2023 64,086 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear back plate poor condition

Offside Rear back plate missing

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front back plates have parts missing

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,668 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 63,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,694 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes Deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,983 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 54,258 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,375 miles

ehaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 51,371 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ehaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,535 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 42,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,381 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 15,643 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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GK51 ZGT is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK51 ZGT, 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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GK51 ZGT is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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