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BX51 DZV

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,664 mi
Last recorded72,664 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 DZV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 72,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 72,664 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jul 2012 69,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,745 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 66,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,802 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,263 miles

handbrake hard to pull on to get reading on rollers

Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,251 miles

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

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

handbrake hard to pull on to get reading on rollers

Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,398 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,646 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,646 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 DZV is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 DZV registered?

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

Is BX51 DZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 DZV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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