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BG51 SGX

2001 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SGX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 86,458 miles

srs light on dash

Fail 14 Dec 2007 86,397 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

s r s light on

wipers split

Pass 11 Dec 2006 76,888 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s/f tyre(leaking air)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 65,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BG51 SGX is a 2001 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BG51 SGX, 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

How do I check the history of BG51 SGX?

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What year was BG51 SGX registered?

BG51 SGX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BG51 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 SGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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