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GU51 XTL

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XTL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,165 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,153 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

offside front tyre 2+mm also low inner and outer

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,458 miles

both front tyre edges worn

park brake close to max travel

Fail 5 Nov 2010 75,457 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre edges worn

park brake close to max travel

Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,058 miles

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

offside wiper slight split

Pass 10 May 2007 58,991 miles

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

o/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked

serface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 55,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,051 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 46,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 43,749 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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GU51 XTL is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

GU51 XTL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GU51 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XTL shows 12 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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