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CV51 BHP

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 BHP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 103,092 miles

Drivers wiperblade deteriated and should be considered for replacment shortly at time of test

Minor leak from washer jet offside front at time of test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,172 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 85,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,559 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,559 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has a clutch fault, clutch slave leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,839 miles

advise front headlight allignment check ( meets standard beam image ) at time of test

advise reduced dampering effect to front shock absorbers at time of test

advise surface rust on all four ( 4 ) brake discs at time of test ( presenter of vehicle informs of vehicle standing for a period of time )

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 BHP is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV51 BHP registered?

CV51 BHP is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is CV51 BHP safe to buy?

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