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RY51 FOJ

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FOJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,664 miles

Airbag warning light on (Testable item from April)

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

wiring by the battery insecure (Testable item from April)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Airbag warning light on (Testable item from April)

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

wiring by the battery insecure (Testable item from April)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,376 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,850 miles

'burning' smell at front

all brake discs rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear tyre tread slightly scuffed

parking brake noisy

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,788 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,913 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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RY51 FOJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY51 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY51 FOJ registered?

RY51 FOJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is RY51 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 FOJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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