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SW51 CZT

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 CZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 85,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,470 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2016 71,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,950 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on but brakepads new

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,576 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads not worn low

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,676 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads not worn low

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 47,143 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,121 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate deteroated

Fail 8 Apr 2009 27,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate deteroated

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,565 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 26,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 22,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,936 miles

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

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

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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SW51 CZT is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SW51 CZT, 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 SW51 CZT registered?

SW51 CZT is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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