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BX51 BXF

2001 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BXF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,999 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 103,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,196 miles

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)

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

noisy clutch operation

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,382 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,504 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 59,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,453 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 BXF is a 2001 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

BX51 BXF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is BX51 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 BXF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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