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BX51 EMF

2001 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EMF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,540 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield hanging down

nearside and offside brake pipes have been covered with sealer

Fail 4 Dec 2015 112,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield hanging down

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,526 miles

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust clamp missing

handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,790 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 90,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,008 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,827 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 55,163 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,372 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 48,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 41,215 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 33,091 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 EMF is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

BX51 EMF is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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