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BJ51 ZWS

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZWS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,456 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Fail 20 Jun 2013 92,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside 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)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,278 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 82,060 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 78,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 68,752 miles

nearside front cv gaitor is cracking

rear brake discs are slightly lipped

Fail 12 May 2008 68,283 miles

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

nearside front cv gaitor is cracking

rear brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,439 miles

n/s/f washer jet pipe split

rear washer jet not working

Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,744 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)

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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BJ51 ZWS is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ51 ZWS, 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

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What year was BJ51 ZWS registered?

BJ51 ZWS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BJ51 ZWS safe to buy?

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