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BU51 PAO

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,330 mi
Last recorded163,330 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 163,330 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 146,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 130,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure rear

Pass 7 Feb 2021 121,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,055 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,734 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,718 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,155 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,055 miles

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

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

minor damage in offside front tyre outer sidewall & possible slight bulge?

Fail 25 Mar 2010 54,095 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

minor damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,095 miles

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

minor damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,903 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,321 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 44,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 39,234 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,234 miles

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 PAO is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

BU51 PAO is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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