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AJ51 BNK

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BNK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Rear anti roll bar corrosion

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

radiator corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,521 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 74,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,893 miles

Exhaust CAT section corroded by flange.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 70,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust CAT section corroded by flange.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance is more than would be expected-may be due to tight disc pads

front tyres are wearing on inner edges - tracking should be checked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,047 miles

front brake balance is more than would be expected-may be due to tight disc pads

front tyres are wearing on inner edges - tracking should be checked

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,749 miles

slight bind nearside front tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

possible coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,754 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,253 miles

front brake pads are getting low and brake discs are also worn-OK for now

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,801 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,517 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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AJ51 BNK is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ51 BNK, 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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AJ51 BNK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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