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BT51 YRO

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,203 mi
Last recorded145,203 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 145,203 miles

srs/airbag warning light is on

Pass 27 May 2011 141,566 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 138,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 134,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 127,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 115,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 106,229 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 106,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YRO is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT51 YRO, 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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How do I check the history of BT51 YRO?

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What year was BT51 YRO registered?

BT51 YRO is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BT51 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 YRO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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