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SL51 OZU

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 OZU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,755 miles

front discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 102,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,177 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,532 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,232 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,712 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 35,675 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,054 miles

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

oil level on minimum

rear brake discs slightly grooved

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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SL51 OZU is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL51 OZU, 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 SL51 OZU registered?

SL51 OZU is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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