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CV51 BFF

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,719 mi
Last recorded87,719 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 BFF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,719 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light staying on

gearbox diff side bearings are worn and leaking oil from its oil seal

main silencer has been removed

nearside and offside front drive shaft inner pod joints have slight play

nearside rear brake disc has been over heating but no bind on the brake was found at the time of brake test

slight pitting to offside rear brake disc

Fail 26 Jun 2011 87,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light staying on

gearbox diff side bearings are worn and leaking oil from its oil seal

main silencer has been removed

nearside and offside front drive shaft inner pod joints have slight play

nearside rear brake disc has been over heating but no bind on the brake was found at the time of brake test

slight pitting to offside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,533 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 76,533 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 71,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,396 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,338 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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CV51 BFF is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CV51 BFF, 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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CV51 BFF is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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