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FY51 UPS

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UPS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front exhaust hanger rubber split but system still supported

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front exhaust hanger rubber split but system still supported

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,513 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

play in inner steering rack joints

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,243 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 72,040 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2013 72,040 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

all brake pads getting low

brake pad warning light on

n/side rear door does not open from inside or outside

rear exhaust jacket corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,963 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 49,960 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,993 miles

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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FY51 UPS is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY51 UPS, 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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FY51 UPS is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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