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VA51 EZT

2001 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,646 mi
Last recorded145,646 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 145,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 139,251 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 132,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 124,606 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 116,554 miles

front to rear brake pipes heavely coated with under seal

Fail 10 May 2012 116,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 107,718 miles

Air Bag Light On

Cracks In O/S/R Inner Sidewall

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

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Cracked Inner Worn To 2mm

O/S/F Wheel Damaged

Oil Level Very Low

Slight Play N/S/f Tie Bar

Fail 6 May 2011 107,718 miles

Air Bag Light On

Cracks In O/S/R Inner Sidewall

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Cracked Inner Worn To 2mm

O/S/F Wheel Damaged

Oil Level Very Low

Slight Play N/S/f Tie Bar

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,778 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 93,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 92,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,709 miles

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

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

The downstream o2 sensor wire requires clipping up.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 90,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

The downstream o2 sensor wire requires clipping up.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,854 miles

damage to off side wheel rim

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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VA51 EZT is a 2001 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA51 EZT, 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 VA51 EZT registered?

VA51 EZT is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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