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BU51 OXF

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2015 123,562 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2015 123,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 117,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,285 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,218 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 83,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 74,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 58,117 miles

Both front brake discs rusted and worn

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Engine cooling fan appears not to be working correctly

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nail in tread area of offside rear tyre

Nearside front steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Nearside rear outer door releace handle not working correctly

Offside rear brake disc rusted on friction surface

Signs of coolant leaking from rear bank of engine

Fail 18 May 2007 58,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 43,687 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on inner surface edges

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both rear brake discs scored and discoloured

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside rear outer door releace handle not opperating correctly

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 OXF 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 76.9%.

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 OXF, 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 BU51 OXF registered?

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

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