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BF51 NDJ

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,298 mi
Last recorded121,298 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NDJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2016 115,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 115,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 109,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 105,630 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front has a cut in outter side wall

offside hand brake recording low effort

offside rear tyre has a cut in outter side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,630 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)

nearside front has a cut in outter side wall

offside hand brake recording low effort

offside rear tyre has a cut in outter side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,882 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,317 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,903 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 88,902 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 83,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 75,955 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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BF51 NDJ is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF51 NDJ, 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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BF51 NDJ is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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