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Y524 TOL

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,666 mi
Last recorded158,666 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 TOL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 158,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 150,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2011 141,321 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2010 131,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 119,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 110,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Mar 2007 102,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 91,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y524 TOL is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 Y524 TOL, 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 Y524 TOL registered?

Y524 TOL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y524 TOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 TOL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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