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GV51 SZG

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,067 mi
Last recorded65,067 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 SZG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,635 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 61,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,945 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 55,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,219 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber worn.

Advise rear orange indicator bulbs started to fade.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,219 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber worn.

Advise rear orange indicator bulbs started to fade.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2007 40,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to sidewall n/s/r but not exposing tyre structure

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to sidewall n/s/r but not exposing tyre structure

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,744 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Advise child seat in n/s rear belt visual check only.

Advise o/s wiper blade split at end.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,737 miles

n/s/r seat belt unable to be fully inspected due to child seat fitted.

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 SZG is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV51 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

GV51 SZG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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