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GV51 UHM

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,167 mi
Last recorded118,167 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UHM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,350 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc corroded

wiring hanging down n ear brake pedal

Fail 23 Dec 2011 105,171 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc corroded

wiring hanging down n ear brake pedal

Pass 21 Dec 2010 92,186 miles

29% rear brake imbalance

Fail 21 Dec 2010 92,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

65% rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,408 miles

slight binding of offside front brake.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 69,716 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,626 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,009 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,126 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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GV51 UHM is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UHM, 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 GV51 UHM registered?

GV51 UHM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is GV51 UHM safe to buy?

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