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BD51 CDU

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CDU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,865 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,694 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 94,694 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 12 Feb 2009 86,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 76,139 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 76,139 miles

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

note N/S/ handbrake reading low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 65,619 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)

both rear tyres are perished

the n/s/f brake is binding slightly

the rear brakes discs are rusty and pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,045 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 61,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BD51 CDU is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD51 CDU, 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 BD51 CDU registered?

BD51 CDU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BD51 CDU safe to buy?

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