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BX51 EOA

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,527 mi
Last recorded102,527 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EOA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,527 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,701 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,634 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,631 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,562 miles

coolent level low

slight wear to front pads

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

coolent level low

slight wear to front pads

Fail 19 Mar 2012 78,932 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,932 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,659 miles

Dampness noted area of steering rack

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,649 miles

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

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

Dampness noted area of steering rack

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Small cuts noted in offside rear tyre - inner sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,246 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,665 miles

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

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

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

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 EOA is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOA, 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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BX51 EOA is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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