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CE51 XBB

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XBB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 143,945 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 14,090 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 140,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,487 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 131,484 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,294 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 124,293 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,023 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2012 107,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,269 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,343 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,001 miles

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 82,001 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 138,587 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 131,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 124,925 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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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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