MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
drivers seat loose but not insecure
offside mirror poor condition - tapped up
plastic sill covers fitted
power steering pipes damp - no leaks found
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic cover sills fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
chips to windscreen
clutch/gear linkage poor condition
gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic cover sills fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
chips to windscreen
clutch poor condition
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs in poor condition
front no' plate cracked
n/s/f tyre inner edge on limit
rear pads on min thickness
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front no' plate cracked
n/s/f tyre inner edge on limit
rear pads on min thickness
offside front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK51 BKG is a 2001 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VK51 BKG, 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 VK51 BKG registered?
VK51 BKG is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 October 2001.
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