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BX51 BTZ

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,269 mi
Last recorded81,269 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,241 miles

front discs slightly worn and rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,295 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,787 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,392 miles

Little reserve travel on parking brake.

Fail 30 Sep 2006 49,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,730 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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BX51 BTZ 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 70%.

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 BTZ, 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 BX51 BTZ registered?

BX51 BTZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BX51 BTZ safe to buy?

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