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GK51 ZGX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,498 mi
Last recorded121,498 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 121,498 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 121,447 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,635 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 101,635 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 83,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,193 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 62,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,641 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 ZGX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK51 ZGX, 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 GK51 ZGX registered?

GK51 ZGX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is GK51 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 ZGX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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