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BK51 ZDR

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,460 mi
Last recorded103,460 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZDR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,460 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,366 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 70,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,826 miles

Nearside rear light unit/reflector damaged but function not impaired.

Offside rear bumper/body has accident damage. (a temporary repair has been carried out)

Offside rear light unit/reflector damaged but function not impaired.

SRS warning light illuminated

Fail 22 Apr 2009 66,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear light unit/reflector damaged but function not impaired.

Offside rear bumper/body has accident damage. (a temporary repair has been carried out)

Offside rear light unit/reflector damaged but function not impaired.

SRS warning light illuminated

Fail 25 Apr 2008 58,895 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,888 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 ZDR is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZDR, 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 BK51 ZDR registered?

BK51 ZDR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is BK51 ZDR safe to buy?

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