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FL51 ZSP

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

245,242 mi
Last recorded245,242 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ZSP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 245,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 236,525 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess REAR MOUNT IS PERISHING AND HAS MOVEMENT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear BACKBOX HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE BUT UNLIKELY TO FALL OFF

Pass 10 May 2023 229,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 221,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 215,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 211,867 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 211,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 201,264 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 201,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 186,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 173,241 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 148,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 148,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine noise suspect possible inlet manifold

nitus oxide fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2013 120,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,244 miles

Both rear brake disc's lipped on edges

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 100,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear brake disc's lipped on edges

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,149 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 72,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,349 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 46,072 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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FL51 ZSP is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FL51 ZSP, 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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What year was FL51 ZSP registered?

FL51 ZSP is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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