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BX51 CFN

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,514 mi
Last recorded92,514 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,465 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,465 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 89,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,104 miles

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

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

near side front near side rear off side front off side rear brake pipes surface rust

Fail 17 Aug 2015 857,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

near side front near side rear off side front off side rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres @ 3mm tread depth

engine oil low

Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,788 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres @ 3mm tread depth

engine oil low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 62,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,353 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 CFN is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BX51 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

BX51 CFN is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BX51 CFN safe to buy?

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