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BX51 BWP

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BWP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats at rear ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,013 miles

Centre o/s/f outer C.V. boot is deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,013 miles

Centre o/s/f outer C.V. boot is deteriorating

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,504 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both rear indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured

n/s/f cv boot deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,534 miles

o/s/f c.v boot is detiorating

Fail 17 Aug 2012 67,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,204 miles

The rear brake pads are nearing maximum wear

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,475 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,520 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,685 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 42,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BWP is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWP, 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

How do I check the history of BX51 BWP?

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What year was BX51 BWP registered?

BX51 BWP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BX51 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 BWP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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