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BU51 JDF

2001 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,123 mi
Last recorded147,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JDF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 147,123 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2012 147,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 131,949 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 131,949 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel excessive

rear brake disc and pads worn

Fail 16 Jul 2010 116,970 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 116,970 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,180 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 108,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 hi level stop light inop

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

srs light on

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 86,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 80,280 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BU51 JDF is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 81,701 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 JDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU51 JDF registered?

BU51 JDF is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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