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BX51 CDZ

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,555 mi
Last recorded94,555 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CDZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,555 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Nearside Rear Brake performance slightly poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm & void of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake performance slightly poor

Fail 17 Nov 2020 94,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Lower ball joint has movement at fixing point to swivel hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Nearside Rear Brake performance slightly poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm & void of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Parking brake performance slightly poor

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,664 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,623 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 82,242 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,779 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,659 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,565 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 71,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 66,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,024 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and badly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,188 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,188 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,151 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,328 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 CDZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX51 CDZ, 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 CDZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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