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GL51 ZHP

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,079 mi
Last recorded119,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZHP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 119,079 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 119,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,783 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 106,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,354 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 66,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn inner edges

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 ZHP is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

GL51 ZHP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is GL51 ZHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ZHP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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