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MM51 SFO

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,502 mi
Last recorded151,502 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 SFO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 151,502 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 143,620 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 143,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 134,359 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 134,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 129,363 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 129,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 125,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 125,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 119,947 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2010 113,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 106,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 92,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 79,712 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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MM51 SFO is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM51 SFO, 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 MM51 SFO registered?

MM51 SFO is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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