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BX51 CXC

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,149 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 101,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp excessively corroded and broken, exhaust remains secure

Fail 13 Feb 2016 99,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,235 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

Fail 21 Feb 2015 92,066 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,049 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Fail 22 Feb 2014 86,038 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,057 miles

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

air bag warning light on.

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

air bag warning light on.

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,857 miles

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,857 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 69,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag warning light on dash, this will be a testable item in the near future

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear tyre has a cut across the shoulder

small tear in nearside track rod end ball joint cover

Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,350 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,295 miles

Clutch Master Cylinder..

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 34,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,592 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 CXC is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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