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VK51 FXM

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

92,806 mi
Last recorded92,806 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FXM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,806 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge also close to limit on 2.4mm

slight corrosion on both rear top suspension arms

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

osf tyre wearing on inner edge also close to limit on 2.4mm

slight corrosion on both rear top suspension arms

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,036 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 91,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,834 miles

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

NS Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 89,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - no washer motor noise/ FRONT WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

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

NS Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,359 miles

NS Front tyre tread low / worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,485 miles

Front & Rear discs in poor condition

OS Rear tyre blocking, inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 86,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front & Rear discs in poor condition

OS Rear tyre blocking, inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,445 miles

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,443 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,633 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,278 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear discs poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,428 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight exhaust blow from middle silencer

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,428 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight exhaust blow from middle silencer

Pass 19 May 2011 75,397 miles

Front No plate becoming unstuck

Front discs badly coreroded on inner edges

Front silencer blowing around seam, rear silencer badly corroded

Rear discs corroded

Slight damage to NSR Tyre side wall / Both front tyre valves splitting

Fail 19 May 2011 75,397 miles

Front No plate becoming unstuck

Front discs badly coreroded on inner edges

Front silencer blowing around seam, rear silencer badly corroded

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Slight damage to NSR Tyre side wall / Both front tyre valves splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 73,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Tyres: NSF 4mm OSF 3mm NSR 6mm OSR 5mm

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,127 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front & rear discs lipped / worn

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,587 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 69,587 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VK51 FXM is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VK51 FXM, 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 VK51 FXM registered?

VK51 FXM is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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