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AJ51 BPZ

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,232 mi
Last recorded142,232 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BPZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 142,232 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 10 Oct 2013 134,145 miles

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

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

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

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 10 Oct 2013 134,145 miles

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

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

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 128,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 124,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 117,685 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 100,594 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,594 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,772 miles

offside front lower driving/fog lamp glass broken-lamp still works

Fail 24 Nov 2008 80,157 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 47,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,657 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 23,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 7 Nov 2005 20,567 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 20,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AJ51 BPZ is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ51 BPZ, 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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AJ51 BPZ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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