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BU51 OXJ

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,146 mi
Last recorded70,146 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a shallow cut

Offside Front metal brake pipe has a black coating,and unable to fully inspect

areas of BOTH SIDES REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BECOMING HEAVILY CORRODED

exhaust system bcoming heavily corroded in areas,though intact and gas tight

fuel tank mounting straps becoming heavily corrodded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 70,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a shallow cut

areas of BOTH SIDES REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BECOMING HEAVILY CORRODED

exhaust system bcoming heavily corroded in areas,though intact and gas tight

fuel tank mounting straps becoming heavily corrodded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,824 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,818 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,757 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 33,757 miles

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

General corrosion on brake pipes

Rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,086 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,610 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 13,476 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 OXJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

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