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C9 ECS

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,961 mi
Last recorded98,961 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 ECS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,961 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,190 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2013 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,829 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 77,567 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,779 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,779 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,392 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,160 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C9 ECS is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C9 ECS, 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 C9 ECS registered?

C9 ECS is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is C9 ECS safe to buy?

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