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BU51 OZM

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OZM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,121 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,399 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,035 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

two front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,382 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,301 miles

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

both front tyres tread cracking up

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,278 miles

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

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,089 miles

all tyres getting low

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 OZM is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

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

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