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BX51 DXR

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,150 mi
Last recorded140,150 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 140,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad warning light on

EML on

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 136,166 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)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

offside mirror cover damaged

rear box rusty

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 126,588 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 114,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 114,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

reverse lights inop

Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,948 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 94,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Cover missing from N/S number plate light.

Front discs and pads worn.

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,978 miles

N/S number plate light cover missing.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,333 miles

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 64,614 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 DXR is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

BX51 DXR is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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