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BX51 CZH

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,428 mi
Last recorded124,428 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CZH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 124,428 miles

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 109,654 miles

drivers seat slighty loose

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,017 miles

drivers seat slightly loose

o/s front headlamp dim

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Dec 2013 100,017 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

drivers seat slightly loose

long travell on hand brake

o/s front headlamp dim

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear brake binding slightly and pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,049 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,469 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front & rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,208 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,149 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,205 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,205 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,488 miles

rear exhaust system corroded - not blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,296 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 CZH is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CZH, 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 CZH registered?

BX51 CZH is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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