MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged not locking (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at steering gater (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)
brake pipes protected in grease
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes protected in grease
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f & o/s/f (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f & o/s/f (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SEALANT
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SEALANT
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust back box has signs of corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust back box has signs of corrosion
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/r tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/r tyre side wall damaged
all brake pipes greased
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE51 XBB is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 CE51 XBB, 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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CE51 XBB is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 11 October 2001.
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