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BK51 ZNX

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,764 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrsion at both n/s/f inner wing + both sides of front floor area

Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,757 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrsion at both n/s/f inner wing + both sides of front floor area

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,858 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges. Very close to legal limit.

Both rear brake discs very pitted, performance ok.

Dent in N/S/F door and wing. No sharp edges.

Exhaust has pinhole in near middle pipe / rear box joint.

N/S/F drumstick has slight play.

N/S/F track rod end has borderline amount of play in.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Very slight play in O/S/F track rod end.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,195 miles

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

o/s rear disc pitted

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s rear disc pitted

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,439 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 61,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,534 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 53,508 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,150 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 33,293 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 ZNX is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

BK51 ZNX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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