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BK51 ZPS

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,743 mi
Last recorded90,743 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,182 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,955 miles

N/S/F inner arch starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,845 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,516 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

light corrosion on under chassis

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,144 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,666 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 53,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Jan 2014 44,495 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,143 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

off side front abs crack

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,906 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,087 miles

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

both front & rear inner brake discs pitted

srs light on

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,376 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,471 miles

brake disc;s rusty

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

plastic covers fitted to sills

tyre wall conditions

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZPS is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS?

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What year was BK51 ZPS registered?

BK51 ZPS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is BK51 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 ZPS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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