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PG51 EXO

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 EXO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,030 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front lower wishbone thrust bushes have slight play

both front suspension leg top mount has slight play in a bush

exhaust shields are hanging loose

near side front track rod has slight play

rear antirole bar is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,030 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front lower wishbone thrust bushes have slight play

both front suspension leg top mount has slight play in a bush

exhaust shields are hanging loose

near side front track rod has slight play

rear antirole bar is corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 74,073 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on / head light wash not working

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,191 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 71,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,477 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,124 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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PG51 EXO is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PG51 EXO, 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 PG51 EXO registered?

PG51 EXO is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PG51 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG51 EXO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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