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BD51 SVE

2001 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SVE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,312 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,529 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,053 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,186 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,360 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,281 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pump noisy when cold

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,047 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 46,563 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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BD51 SVE is a 2001 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD51 SVE, 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 BD51 SVE registered?

BD51 SVE is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BD51 SVE safe to buy?

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