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AY51 YHM

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,658 mi
Last recorded91,658 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YHM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,658 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,765 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion starting in rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,465 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,605 miles

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

drivers door window does not work

steering column just movable when in locked position

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,605 miles

drivers door window does not work

steering column just movable when in locked position

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,994 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 YHM is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHM, 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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What year was AY51 YHM registered?

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

Is AY51 YHM safe to buy?

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