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GJ51 VUX

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VUX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension, chassis and body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,016 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,124 miles

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

eml on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,701 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,130 miles

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

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

cat noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 35,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,122 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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GJ51 VUX is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ51 VUX, 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 GJ51 VUX registered?

GJ51 VUX is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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