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BX51 EAP

2001 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EAP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,589 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

off/side/front bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

off/side/front bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,757 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is damaged on outter sidewall

oil leak from oil fillter

Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroaded

nearside front tyre is damaged on outter sidewall

oil leak from oil fillter

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,573 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 18 Dec 2012 74,795 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,789 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 69,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 69,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake discs excessively worn

front brake pads cracking

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,240 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 67,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,442 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX51 EAP is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 81,701 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX51 EAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 EAP registered?

BX51 EAP is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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