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BX51 DYD

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,466 mi
Last recorded51,466 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 51,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,614 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 48,614 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,331 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 45,331 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,580 miles

Brake discs rusty looks car be standing

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

Offside front tyre starting to persish on side wall

Pad warning light on

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

Fail 21 May 2014 43,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

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

brake warning light on

nearside front brake pipe coroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes coroded

offside front brake pipe coroded

offside front tyre wall starting to perish

oil leak (fuel filter)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,848 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brake warning light on

Front brake disc`s worn

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc`s deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 42,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake warning light on

Front brake disc`s worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc`s deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad sensor light on

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad sensor light on

Fail 6 Jun 2009 38,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad wear wearning lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2009 38,255 miles

brake pad wear wearning lamp on

Pass 8 May 2008 34,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

slight tapping noise from engine

Fail 26 Apr 2008 34,711 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges

o/s/r tyre deviod of tread outside edge

rear brake discs corroded

tapping noise from engine

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,953 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,915 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 DYD is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD registered?

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

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