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GV51 XKM

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 XKM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 47,170 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,134 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly pitted on the inner surface edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,629 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded on edges

front exhaust flexi detiorating

handbrake travel

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,073 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on very inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,548 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges †outer wall damage to n/s/r tyre

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 XKM is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GV51 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

GV51 XKM is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is GV51 XKM safe to buy?

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