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BX51 BWU

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BWU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 130,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished tread area

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre perished tread area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 130,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 130,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 125,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 101,218 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 101,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,307 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,305 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 86,456 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 86,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 81,127 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 75,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,488 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 BWU is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

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

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