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BT51 XVL

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,343 mi
Last recorded114,343 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,343 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 114,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,228 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 111,226 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,386 miles

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 16 Oct 2015 91,386 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,045 miles

brake pedal anti slip deteriated

clutch pedal anti slip missing

outer cv boots deteriated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,057 miles

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

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

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

radiator corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 81,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

radiator corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,324 miles

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal pad covers deteriated

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points

full sillcovers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,434 miles

airbag light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,342 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 69,342 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,309 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 65,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,049 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,206 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,617 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 38,899 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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BT51 XVL is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BT51 XVL, 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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BT51 XVL is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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