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BD02 EBN

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,345 mi
Last recorded125,345 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 EBN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 125,345 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 125,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 119,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 116,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 97,408 miles

o/s mirror glass slight damage

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

air bag light on

n/s front tyre cut on tread (no cords showing)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 97,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

n/s front tyre cut on tread (no cords showing)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

o/s mirror glass slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,931 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,931 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,488 miles

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

rear seats down seatbelts not checked

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,538 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside wingmirror broken not affecting rear view

Rear offside tyre worn on the edges - JUST LEGAL

Fail 8 May 2006 45,723 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 May 2006 45,723 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BD02 EBN is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD02 EBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 EBN is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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