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GL51 JCJ

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,264 mi
Last recorded104,264 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JCJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 104,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust mount poor condition

rear sensor mount broken

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,725 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,131 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

off side & near side front jack pads missing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

off side & near side front jack pads missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side & near side front jacking points,pads missing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 83,411 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side & near side front jacking points,pads missing

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,361 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 77,361 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,917 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 68,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,101 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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GL51 JCJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL51 JCJ, 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 GL51 JCJ registered?

GL51 JCJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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