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BU51 OXH

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,346 mi
Last recorded48,346 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OXH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reversing lamp Inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2022 45,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and nearside front are corroded and/or greased (recommend replace) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (recommend replace) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lock faulty (recommend repair)

Pass 27 May 2019 44,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 41,065 miles

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 41,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2017 39,675 miles

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

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

Rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f washer jets have only 1 of the 2 jets working at time of test

advise both n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs are coroded

advise plastic engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2014 34,465 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 31,945 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2012 27,086 miles

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

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

back box corroded

osr tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2012 27,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

back box corroded

osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,112 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 23,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,344 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 10,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2006 8,150 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 OXH is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

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

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