2001 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · Y178 BHH
2001 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 92,437 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2015.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Mar 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y178 BHH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2014
- 92,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
Y178 BHH Mileage History
- 18/08/200535,816 mi
- 18/08/200535,816 mi
- 01/08/200640,928 mi+5,112 mi
- 25/07/200746,212 mi+5,284 mi
- 31/07/200746,344 mi+132 mi
- 09/07/200851,803 mi+5,459 mi
- 24/10/200957,370 mi+5,567 mi
- 26/10/200957,370 mi
- 25/10/201063,090 mi+5,720 mi
- 24/10/201170,789 mi+7,699 mi
- 25/10/201170,789 mi
- 22/10/201278,439 mi+7,650 mi
- 22/10/201278,439 mi
- 12/10/201386,149 mi+7,710 mi
- 12/10/201386,149 mi
- 22/10/201492,437 mi+6,288 mi
Average of roughly 6,169 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Y178 BHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mg Zt (Y178 BHH) between August 2005 and October 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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