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BD51 SHZ

2001 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,065 mi
Last recorded70,065 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SHZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,065 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

rear exhaust resting on roll bar and centre rubbers splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

rear exhaust resting on roll bar and centre rubbers splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,213 miles

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

exhaust centre support rubbers deteriorated and flexi joint outer layer

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear door outer handle loose

Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust centre support rubbers deteriorated and flexi joint outer layer

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear door outer handle loose

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre rubbers deteriorated

front brake pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

exhaust centre rubbers deteriorated

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,072 miles

Offside front ABS ring snapped butno fault indicated on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,072 miles

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

Offside front ABS ring snapped butno fault indicated on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 42,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,912 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,951 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,079 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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BD51 SHZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

BD51 SHZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is BD51 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SHZ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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