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BX51 DXY

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 130,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 130,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,025 miles

battery not clamped down

both engine stablizer bushs worn

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

drivers side rear tyre worn inner edge, small cuts in tread

front pads low

rear indicator bulbs showing white light

Fail 7 Aug 2014 128,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

battery not clamped down

both engine stablizer bushs worn

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

drivers side rear tyre worn inner edge, small cuts in tread

front pads low

rear indicator bulbs showing white light

Pass 6 Jul 2013 122,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,240 miles

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

brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 119,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 109,028 miles

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

handbrake effort low 17%

nearside rear tyre low on tread

possiable cooling problem

Fail 22 Sep 2009 109,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

possiable cooling problem

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,291 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 87,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 75,555 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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 DXY is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXY, 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 DXY registered?

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

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