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WF51 DGU

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,255 mi
Last recorded103,255 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 DGU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,255 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 103,254 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,934 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 89,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,529 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,457 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 60,022 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,726 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 55,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,649 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 49,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,303 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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WF51 DGU is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WF51 DGU, 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 WF51 DGU registered?

WF51 DGU is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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