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BX51 COJ

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 COJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 128,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 125,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

nail/screw in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,582 miles

Brakes ; pad warning lamp on

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

Note ; engine idle fluctuating

Suspension ; rear upper arms corroded

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 22 Sep 2014 121,579 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; coolant leak

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension ; rear upper arms corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 115,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front indicator lamp cracked

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

warning light on dash

Fail 27 Sep 2013 115,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front indicator lamp cracked

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

warning light on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,241 miles

engine bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 24 Sep 2012 110,239 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside 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)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

**** brakes ; front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded , corrosion has been thoroughly cleaned off at mounting clips & coated with grease to hide pitting , one or both of these pipes burst during rear roller brake test ,

NOISE FROM ENGINE ?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

TYRES; N/S/F ( SKYPES ) TREAD BALD ON EDGES , RECOMMEND REPLACE

engine bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 30 Sep 2011 104,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 104,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,704 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,859 miles

front suspension resurve travel at bump stops (limited)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front suspension resurve travel at bump stops (limited)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,765 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 COJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 COJ, 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 COJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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