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BX51 AXV

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,208 mi
Last recorded118,208 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AXV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 118,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,269 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroeded

front brake discs slighty pitted

n/s/r tyre steeping on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre steeping and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,405 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 91,405 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,403 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate seperated

Fail 30 Sep 2006 56,002 miles

ratle from engine

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front - rear metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside rear handbrake noisey in rolling road

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

rear handbrake inboard may need ajustment

rear number plate seperating

stonechip in front windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2006 56,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front - rear metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside rear handbrake noisey in rolling road

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall

ratle from engine

rear handbrake inboard may need ajustment

rear number plate seperating

stonechip in front windscreen

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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BX51 AXV is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX51 AXV, 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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BX51 AXV is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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