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CX51 YTL

2001 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,646 mi
Last recorded168,646 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YTL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 168,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 166,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 166,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 162,485 miles

BET test limits just met

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes just met limits required

Fail 25 Nov 2015 162,485 miles

BET test limits just met

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes just met limits required

Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,903 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 143,558 miles

Battery insicure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Wiper blades split

Fail 6 Nov 2012 143,558 miles

Battery insicure

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,708 miles

Battery insecure

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle. (Engine Bay)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 130,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Front and Rear brake discs corroded

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle. (Engine Bay)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 116,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn and corroded

front washer jets partialy blocked

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 116,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front washer jets partialy blocked

rear brake discs worn/corroded

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 102,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,296 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,081 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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CX51 YTL is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX51 YTL, 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 CX51 YTL registered?

CX51 YTL is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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