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BU51 OSZ

2001 MG Zt

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OSZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 133,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 128,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 118,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,353 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,798 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 105,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 97,863 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 97,863 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,215 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 74,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriated but still ok and able to read clearly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,029 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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BU51 OSZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU51 OSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 OSZ registered?

BU51 OSZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is BU51 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OSZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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