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BU51 OZT

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,353 mi
Last recorded57,353 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

off side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake pad wear sensor light on

engine management light on

off side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,985 miles

engine management lamp lit

Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,971 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag lamp lit

engine management lamp lit

Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,718 miles

airbag light staying on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light staying on

rear handbrake noisy on application advise further investigation

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 OZT is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZT, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 OZT?

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What year was BU51 OZT registered?

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

Is BU51 OZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OZT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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