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EJ51 VLS

2001 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 VLS
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,480 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,123 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 84,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in lower engine steady mounting

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,545 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 74,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 32,501 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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EJ51 VLS is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ51 VLS, 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 EJ51 VLS registered?

EJ51 VLS is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is EJ51 VLS safe to buy?

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