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BX51 CME

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 100,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

air bag warning lamp is illuminated

nearside front a.b.s. ring is fractured

offside front a.b.s. ring is fractured

Fail 1 May 2012 100,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

air bag warning lamp is illuminated

nearside front a.b.s. ring is fractured

offside front a.b.s. ring is fractured

Pass 29 Apr 2011 96,156 miles

both front a.b.s. rings are fractured

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,650 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 77,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,931 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 54,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 CME is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CME, 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

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What year was BX51 CME registered?

BX51 CME is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BX51 CME safe to buy?

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