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BX51 CPF

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,134 mi
Last recorded124,134 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CPF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 124,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 124,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 123,357 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose mid section

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,810 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 117,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,364 miles

O/S/F Coil Spring Corroded

Rear Anti Roll Bar Bush's Deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,430 miles

Front tyres worn low

osr tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2015 101,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres worn low

osr tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,272 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2010 66,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,680 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,660 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 CPF is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CPF, 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 CPF registered?

BX51 CPF is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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