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BU51 OAH

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,455 mi
Last recorded102,455 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OAH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

offside front power steering pipes insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,743 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,715 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm/unevenly worn inner edges.

Hole in nearside front floor (not excessive).

Nearside front tyre 2-3mm.

Offside wiper split (still clearing screen).

Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,715 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres 2mm/unevenly worn inner edges.

Hole in nearside front floor (not excessive).

Nearside front tyre 2-3mm.

Offside wiper split (still clearing screen).

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,377 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 55,377 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,765 miles

Front discs poor/corroded on outer edges of inner faces.

Front pads worn low.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,873 miles

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

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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BU51 OAH is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU51 OAH, 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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BU51 OAH is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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