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BK51 VKG

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VKG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r exhaust mount missing

slight oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 30 Mar 2013 90,890 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,810 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,497 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edge.also cuts on front nearside outer tyre wall [not down to ply]

Fail 6 Mar 2012 83,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edge.also cuts on front nearside outer tyre wall [not down to ply]

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,918 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,826 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,855 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 43,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 34,974 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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BK51 VKG is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK51 VKG, 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 BK51 VKG registered?

BK51 VKG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 VKG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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