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RY51 BXR

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,792 mi
Last recorded94,792 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BXR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,792 miles

N/S/R door handle insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,792 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R door handle insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,612 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,175 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,509 miles

travel on hand brake lever butstill has reserve

Fail 8 Mar 2011 83,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

travel on hand brake lever butstill has reserve

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,422 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,451 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Strongly adv, Full brake insection, Front tyres low on tread, Tracking check, Plastic covers over outer sills, Front and rear number plates worn, o/s/f door handle release stiff, Chips and marks in front screen.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,402 miles

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

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front tyres low on tread, Front and rear number plates worn, Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing, Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen, o/s/f door handle stiff.

Tracking check.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,044 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,040 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 35,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 3 Nov 2005 35,190 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s front tyre edges worn

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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RY51 BXR is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RY51 BXR, 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 RY51 BXR registered?

RY51 BXR is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is RY51 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 BXR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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