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BX51 CYZ

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CYZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,264 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,619 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has a split

rea tracking arm bushes splitting

Fail 15 Jan 2015 84,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has a split

rea tracking arm bushes splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,981 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded off but exhaust is adequately supported

Nearside front jacking point area showing signs of corrosion

Offside front jacking point area showing signs of corrosion

Offside front tyre worn on inner and the sidewall is perishing

Unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease

Fail 9 Jan 2014 78,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front exhaust hanger corroded off but exhaust is adequately supported

Nearside front jacking point area showing signs of corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and cracking inbetween the tread

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

Offside front jacking point area showing signs of corrosion

Offside front tyre worn on inner and the sidewall is perishing

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge and close to exposing cords or ply

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,495 miles

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

all brake pipes have some corrosion on them

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes are 47% inbalance

Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake pipes have some corrosion on them

brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,705 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front brake discs pitted

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Fail 19 Jan 2012 73,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre under inflated

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 31 Dec 2010 69,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,760 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 61,516 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside driveshaft reluctor ring leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CYZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CYZ, 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 CYZ registered?

BX51 CYZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is BX51 CYZ safe to buy?

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