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BX51 DLZ

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 45,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer has slight blow

Fail 4 Dec 2025 45,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer has slight blow

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 43,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 43,756 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 42,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2021 42,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,962 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 41,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,478 miles

all suspension rusty

both front jacking points rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,375 miles

underside starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,252 miles

both front brakes starting to bind

Fail 17 Nov 2016 41,252 miles

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

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

both front brakes starting to bind

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,977 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,805 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly. exhaust front flexible cover detached.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,972 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,814 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,811 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,341 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 33,341 miles

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

both front outer cv gaiters perished

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on limit

parking brake travel long

rear trailing arm forward mounting bushes worn and splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,621 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 DLZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

BX51 DLZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is BX51 DLZ safe to buy?

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