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AF02 MZT

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 MZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,349 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 98,349 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 94,626 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel down to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,883 miles

near side dip beam low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side steering gaiter traces of damp no trace of leak

trace of damp on tank no sign of leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 81,880 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side dip beam low

near side twin washer jet one block

off side steering gaiter traces of damp no trace of leak

trace of damp on tank no sign of leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 74,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 15 May 2012 70,852 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,041 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,041 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2010 59,241 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2007 42,236 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad split

Fail 7 Apr 2007 42,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip pad split

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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AF02 MZT is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AF02 MZT, 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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AF02 MZT is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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