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AY51 YJD

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,633 mi
Last recorded101,633 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 101,633 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 101,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 99,316 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2015 99,316 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 98,037 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 98,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 79,948 miles

both front ball joints have slight play

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2011 79,948 miles

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

both front ball joints have slight play

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2010 73,885 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 73,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 66,863 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 66,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,098 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YJD is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY51 YJD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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