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BU51 OXN

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,126 mi
Last recorded105,126 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,126 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 105,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,184 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Gearbox mount rubber bush detached

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,718 miles

front silencer corroding

o/s/front brake back plate corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,085 miles

brake pad warning light on

centre silencer corroding

ns/rear tyre edge worn

o/s/front back plate corroding

o/s/rear brake pads worn

Fail 12 Dec 2013 92,085 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

centre silencer corroding

ns/rear tyre edge worn

o/s/front back plate corroding

o/s/rear brake pads worn

Fail 7 Dec 2012 87,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 82,503 miles

o/s front disc corroded

o/s rear disc corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 82,503 miles

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

o/s front disc corroded

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,711 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,855 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 70,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,177 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 48,177 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,441 miles

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

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 OXN is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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