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BK51 ZPF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,052 mi
Last recorded63,052 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,052 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,687 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriated.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,687 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriated.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flexi outter shroud split

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,474 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,719 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os wiper blade splitting on end

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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all brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs wearing thin also pitted on inner sides

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front wiper blade is spliting on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2010 34,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise all items above to be inspected

all brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs wearing thin also pitted on inner sides

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front wiper blade is spliting on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,596 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,177 miles

Offside rear foot and hand brake efforts low

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,080 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 21,008 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 28 Nov 2006 21,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 17,857 miles

bottom of steering rack slightly damp with fluid

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 ZPF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

BK51 ZPF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is BK51 ZPF safe to buy?

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