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HV51 GKJ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,995 mi
Last recorded125,995 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GKJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 125,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 117,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 108,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 101,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 98,241 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

power steering pipe damp.

slight coolant staining on sump.

tread depths: both front and n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/45/17W.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,271 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 3 Oct 2006 82,271 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split, both front and n/s/r wheel rims have slight distortion to inner edges, tyre tread depths; both front 0.00mm, both rtear 4.0mm, 205/45/zr17 88w

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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HV51 GKJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV51 GKJ, 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 HV51 GKJ registered?

HV51 GKJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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