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BK51 UVY

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 UVY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 111,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,362 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 98,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 87,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 75,080 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has bulge on outer wall

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

Fail 15 May 2008 75,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has bulge on outer wall

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,594 miles

rear tyres feathered around inner blocks †nearside rear tyre wall split- not to chords †front tyres wearing low inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres feathered around inner blocks †nearside rear tyre wall split- not to chords †front tyres wearing low inner edge

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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BK51 UVY 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 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 BK51 UVY, 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 BK51 UVY?

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What year was BK51 UVY registered?

BK51 UVY is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is BK51 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 UVY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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