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BX51 AXS

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,015 mi
Last recorded168,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AXS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 168,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 163,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 158,892 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 155,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp is on

brake discs pitted

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight deterioration some bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2010 155,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag lamp is on

brake discs pitted

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2009 135,927 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,815 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 116,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 97,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 81,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 56,459 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Handbrake travel high.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Wiper blades smeary.

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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BX51 AXS is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX51 AXS, 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

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What year was BX51 AXS registered?

BX51 AXS is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BX51 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 AXS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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