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DE51 VCA

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,897 mi
Last recorded96,897 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VCA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 96,897 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,987 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 90,324 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,944 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,894 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 77,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,434 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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DE51 VCA is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DE51 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 VCA registered?

DE51 VCA is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DE51 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 VCA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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