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BT51 XXD

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XXD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,471 miles

plastic outer covers fitted to sills

slight wear in n/s rack end

Fail 11 Dec 2013 92,471 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

plastic outer covers fitted to sills

slight wear in n/s rack end

Fail 12 Dec 2012 78,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

lamba reading high

nail in n/s rear tyre and cracking in tread pattern

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

lamba reading high

nail in n/s rear tyre and cracking in tread pattern

Fail 23 Nov 2011 62,917 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,251 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in nearside front tyre

cracks in offside front + nearside front outer c.v. gaiters

engine coolant level low

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear + nearside rear brake discs pitted + corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 46,251 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in nearside front tyre

cracks in offside front + nearside front outer c.v. gaiters

engine coolant level low

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear + nearside rear brake discs pitted + corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,948 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,861 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,961 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 XXD 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 BT51 XXD, 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 XXD is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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