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BX51 AZW

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,847 mi
Last recorded150,847 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 150,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 140,693 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 140,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2011 133,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 133,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,530 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and worn low

Fail 25 Jan 2010 121,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and worn low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 110,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 110,617 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 103,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,553 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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BX51 AZW is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX51 AZW, 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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What year was BX51 AZW registered?

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

Is BX51 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 AZW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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