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VK51 FXT

2001 MG Zt

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FXT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very slight scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

general corrosion to underside

Fail 31 Jan 2019 146,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very slight scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also small cuts to inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 136,275 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also small cuts to inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,166 miles

coolant pipes corroded and weeping

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

front brake discs wearing thin

light underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2014 122,458 miles

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

freeplay in steering rack

front and rear brake discs very rusty and worn

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,458 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

freeplay in steering rack

front and rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,625 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Aug 2013 121,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Aug 2012 113,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 113,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,016 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,694 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 53,956 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,956 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,154 miles

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

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

nearside front pad sensor wire rubbing on tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2006 45,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front pad sensor wire rubbing on tyre

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 FXT is a 2001 MG Zt in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FXT, 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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VK51 FXT is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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