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BX51 EFB

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 50,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,966 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 EFB is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

BX51 EFB is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is BX51 EFB safe to buy?

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