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BU51 OYJ

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,077 mi
Last recorded114,077 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside door mirror glass slightly loose

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s orange bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded o/s and n/s difficult to inspect (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 114,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside door mirror glass slightly loose

Offside Rear inner/outer tyre wall/treads split/deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s orange bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded o/s and n/s difficult to inspect (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 101,587 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

headlamp washer stalk broken but washers still able to be operated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 101,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

headlamp washer stalk broken but washers still able to be operated

Pass 12 Jul 2014 95,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 95,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,983 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has been repaired on inner sidewall

Fail 25 May 2012 86,889 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has been repaired on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2011 81,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2010 71,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,758 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nsr seat belt not tested as child seat is fitted in vehicle

slight play osf track rod end

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine undershield prevents inspection of many testable items and is also insecure.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,407 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 30,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OYJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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