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FD51 YJR

2001 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,072 mi
Last recorded93,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YJR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,976 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,230 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (225/45/18 w)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (225/45/18 w)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,736 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,450 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,459 miles

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

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

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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FD51 YJR is a 2001 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD51 YJR, 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 FD51 YJR registered?

FD51 YJR is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is FD51 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 YJR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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