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BX51 DZF

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,238 mi
Last recorded83,238 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,238 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,416 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,527 miles

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

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

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,925 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,608 miles

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

offside reae tyre small cut to outerwall, no cords showing

Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,595 miles

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

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

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

offside reae tyre small cut to outerwall, no cords showing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,935 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,905 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 36,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,730 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 31,710 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2006 25,901 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 DZF 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 68.4%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

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

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