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AD02 HLA

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,193 mi
Last recorded88,193 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 HLA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,193 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,406 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,313 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 69,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,770 miles

EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTY

Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTY

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

Fail 8 Aug 2008 35,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

THE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME IS CORRODED

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY GROOVED

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,005 miles

THE EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

THE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME IS CORRODED

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY GROOVED

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AD02 HLA is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 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 AD02 HLA, 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 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 HLA registered?

AD02 HLA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is AD02 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 HLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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