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GY51 ZBW

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZBW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 76,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 76,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 68,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 49,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,839 miles

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

Offside front door outer handle suspect security

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 15 May 2007 36,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 36,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,085 miles

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 26 May 2005 23,202 miles

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

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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GY51 ZBW is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 ZBW, 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 GY51 ZBW registered?

GY51 ZBW is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is GY51 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 ZBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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