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BU51 OXZ

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,216 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,975 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall

Fail 3 Jan 2015 96,970 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,938 miles

car has body daage to the offside front

front exhaust rubber broken

most brake pipes have varied amouns of corrosion on them

nearside rear brake retainig spring missing of caliper

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

car has body daage to the offside front

front exhaust rubber broken

most brake pipes have varied amouns of corrosion on them

nearside rear brake retainig spring missing of caliper

Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,927 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,864 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,416 miles

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

brake pipes heavely greased

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,175 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,864 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 60,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,674 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OXZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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