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BF51 NVU

2001 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NVU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,211 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 23 Sep 2011 93,735 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 88,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,904 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,745 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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BF51 NVU is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc 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 BF51 NVU, 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 BF51 NVU?

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What year was BF51 NVU registered?

BF51 NVU is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 NVU 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.

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