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GV51 FNY

2001 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FNY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,796 miles

Engine management light on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,686 miles

front brakes backing plates starting to rust

front floors and front inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,733 miles

front brakes backing plates starting to rust

front floors surface rusting

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

offside rear reverse lamp not working

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,800 miles

front exhaust starting to rust

front floors starting to rust

offside rear reverse lamp not working

rear exhaust box baffles slightly loose/ noisey

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,706 miles

corrosion to front floor pans

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2011 88,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front floor pans

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,544 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

door shuts and outer sills are covered

exhaust system appears to be rubbing against the rear axle

front brake pads are worn

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,544 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

door shuts and outer sills are covered

exhaust system appears to be rubbing against the rear axle

front brake pads are worn

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,157 miles

front floor corroded

outer sills covered

Fail 23 Oct 2009 72,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front floor corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,911 miles

offside front tyre woen on edges

both outer sills covered

Fail 20 Oct 2008 64,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both outer sills covered

offside front tyre woen on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,607 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wiper split

Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wiper split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 47,884 miles

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

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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GV51 FNY is a 2001 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV51 FNY, 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.

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What year was GV51 FNY registered?

GV51 FNY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is GV51 FNY safe to buy?

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