2001 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · OE51 CDO
2001 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 64,416 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OE51 CDO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2024
- 64,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for MG MG ZT / ZT-T
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
OE51 CDO Mileage History
- 16/09/200620,524 mi
- 22/09/200724,051 mi+3,527 mi
- 20/09/200825,938 mi+1,887 mi
- 28/09/200929,492 mi+3,554 mi
- 07/10/201031,789 mi+2,297 mi
- 08/10/201132,394 mi+605 mi
- 29/09/201234,030 mi+1,636 mi
- 19/09/201335,926 mi+1,896 mi
- 18/09/201437,802 mi+1,876 mi
- 12/10/201540,192 mi+2,390 mi
- 05/10/201642,698 mi+2,506 mi
- 18/10/201743,565 mi+867 mi
- 14/11/201848,150 mi+4,585 mi
- 29/10/201953,743 mi+5,593 mi
- 31/10/201953,792 mi+49 mi
- 10/12/202155,313 mi+1,521 mi
- 20/01/202361,233 mi+5,920 mi
- 23/01/202361,236 mi+3 mi
- 31/01/202464,416 mi+3,180 mi
- 02/02/202464,416 mi
Average of roughly 2,525 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
OE51 CDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mg Zt (OE51 CDO) between September 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: MG ZT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring Breakage(Moderate)
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)(Serious)
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
- Brake Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The brake pipes can corrode, particularly in areas where road salt is used. This is a serious safety concern and a common MOT failure point.
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- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)Serious
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring BreakageModerate
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)Serious
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
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