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GL51 JUO

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JUO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,748 miles

First exhaust mount broken

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,662 miles

rear exh leak

rear no plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

reverse lights n/w

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,029 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,029 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

MIL light on +engime missfiring

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,370 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,830 miles

all wipers poor, o/s outer washer jet poor

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn close to limits

srs light on

Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,830 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all wipers poor, o/s outer washer jet poor

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn close to limits

srs light on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre

difficult to inspect rear(inner)brake pads without dismantling

front tyres worn slightly abnormally-close to limit on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2008 48,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre

difficult to inspect rear(inner)brake pads without dismantling

front tyres worn slightly abnormally-close to limit on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,453 miles

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

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

front discs worn to limits, front pads worn

rear wiper n/w

spare tyre space saver

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2007 40,453 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

front discs worn to limits, front pads worn

rear wiper n/w

spare tyre space saver

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 27,583 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges †screen washers partially blocked †front discs worn

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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GL51 JUO is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL51 JUO, 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 GL51 JUO registered?

GL51 JUO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is GL51 JUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 JUO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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