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VE51 GCX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,470 mi
Last recorded76,470 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 GCX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Slight Cut Inner Side Wall

Slight Movement In Drivers Seat

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Slight Cut Inner Side Wall

Slight Movement In Drivers Seat

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,982 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,337 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2008 57,638 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,451 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,465 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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VE51 GCX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VE51 GCX, 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

How do I check the history of VE51 GCX?

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What year was VE51 GCX registered?

VE51 GCX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 December 2001.

Is VE51 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 GCX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE51 GCX have outstanding finance?

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