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AY51 YHK

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,884 mi
Last recorded101,884 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YHK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,884 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 101,884 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

under body wet due to weather

surface rust on brake pipes

suspension parts rusted

under body surface rust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Feb 2012 98,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both inner front discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both inner front discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,644 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BRAKR PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

FUEL LIGHT ON

INLET MANIFOLD SWIRL FLAPS EXCESSIVILY NOISEY/LOOSE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT REQUIRED LIKELY TO FAIL RESULTING IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN DISCS CORRODDING

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2011 95,644 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BRAKR PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

FUEL LIGHT ON

INLET MANIFOLD SWIRL FLAPS EXCESSIVILY NOISEY/LOOSE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT REQUIRED LIKELY TO FAIL RESULTING IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN DISCS CORRODDING

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 88,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 88,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,553 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 80,357 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 76,885 miles

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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AY51 YHK is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY51 YHK, 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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AY51 YHK is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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