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UCZ 2120

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 2120
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,402 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 66,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,350 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,649 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 46,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,051 miles

front pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,574 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 34,867 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 34,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,597 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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UCZ 2120 is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UCZ 2120, 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 UCZ 2120 registered?

UCZ 2120 is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is UCZ 2120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCZ 2120 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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