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AJ51 EOU

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,507 mi
Last recorded66,507 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EOU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 66,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 61,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,419 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 47,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,813 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front and rear discs worm

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,148 miles

brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,137 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,412 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING DETERIORATED

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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AJ51 EOU is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 EOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 EOU is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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