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DA51 TZX

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,659 mi
Last recorded111,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 TZX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play.

engine noisy and has a mechanical rattle.

vehicle only just passed emissions test due to exhaust leak at front of system...see emissions sheet

Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,418 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,031 miles

CENTRE TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDER SEALANT HARD TO INSPECT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 91,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

CENTRE TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDER SEALANT HARD TO INSPECT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 85,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 82,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,732 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front tyre cracking no core visible replace soon

rear tyres cracking no core visible replace now

Fail 7 Jan 2010 67,545 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres cracking no core visible replace now

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2008 63,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 62,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking to both rear + f/o/s tyres

engine undertray fitted

movement in o/s rack arm

side windows tinted

Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,440 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 54,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,774 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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DA51 TZX is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA51 TZX, 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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DA51 TZX is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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