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Y645 AKE

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY645 AKE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 140,458 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle over heating and emptying coolant system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure fouling on several parts of body (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r18 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

driver seat in poor condition (ripped and cushion missing)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 137,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 137,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 133,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 133,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust loose at join Cat -> Middle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 128,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 122,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear joining sleeve corroded also clamps holding it on corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 122,121 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear joining sleeve corroded also clamps holding it on corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 115,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 110,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,540 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 97,053 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)

parking brake efficientcy only just within requirements

Fail 13 Nov 2010 96,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 88,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 77,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,037 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,938 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,322 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 54,853 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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Y645 AKE is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue 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 Y645 AKE, 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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Y645 AKE is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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