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BX51 BZH

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,421 mi
Last recorded100,421 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,421 miles

n/s mirror slightly damaged

n/s front brake has slight bind

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres:195/55/16 both rear tyres:205/50/16

drivers door can be opened from inside via single means but not handle

front brakes noisey on application

rear canterlever(raduis arm) bush showing slight deterioration

Fail 21 Aug 2013 100,421 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres:195/55/16 both rear tyres:205/50/16

front brakes noisey on application

n/s front brake has slight bind

n/s mirror slightly damaged

rear canterlever(raduis arm) bush showing slight deterioration

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,771 miles

both rear tyres perrished slightly

exhaust deteriorated/repaired

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 15 Aug 2012 92,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perrished slightly

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,923 miles

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

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

r/o/s brake disc slightly worn

r/o/s tyre perishing

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 11 Aug 2011 85,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

r/o/s brake disc slightly worn

r/o/s tyre perishing

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 13 Aug 2010 76,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,707 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,707 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,338 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 49,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,878 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 BZH 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 62.5%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

BX51 BZH is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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