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BF51 SSK

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 SSK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,456 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,606 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,136 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery coming loose

brake pedal anti slip rubber slight split

Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery coming loose

brake pedal anti slip rubber slight split

Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,139 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 57,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,015 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 47,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2006 42,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 37,139 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 37,139 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs worn

front pads low

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 SSK is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BF51 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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