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GU51 XSC

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,498 mi
Last recorded87,498 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,498 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,512 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,433 miles

srs light on

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

srs light on

Pass 3 May 2011 71,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

coolent level low

front exhaust flexi

nearside rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,798 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

front exhaust flexi

n/s door mirror missing

o/s rack gaitor damp

o/s/f brake disc slight pitted inner face

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,725 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

front exhaust flexi

n/s cv boot slightly deteriated

n/s door mirror missing

o/s rack gaitor damp

o/s/f brake disc slight pitted inner face

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,776 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 45,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 3,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 3,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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GU51 XSC is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU51 XSC, 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 GU51 XSC registered?

GU51 XSC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GU51 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XSC shows 15 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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