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AX02 OPT

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 OPT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 97,492 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 97,490 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner may require attention (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

both fuel tank strat have slight corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,781 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides badly corrode (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner may require attention (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

both fuel tank strat have slight corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 91,186 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 91,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine oil low level.

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f steering gaiter has damp

Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit(center)

straps fuel tanks very corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 89,189 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit(center)

straps fuel tanks very corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 82,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs rusty

Fail 11 May 2013 81,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs rusty

Pass 26 May 2012 75,984 miles

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 31 May 2011 71,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 67,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

undertray insecure to offside.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,780 miles

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

Petrol tank straps weak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs inner edges rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,957 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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AX02 OPT is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX02 OPT, 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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AX02 OPT is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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