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BD02 EXR

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 EXR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,733 miles

knocking noise on rear end

lots underseal underneath

surface corrosion on discs from sitting

Fail 28 Jul 2025 76,733 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

knocking noise on rear end

lots underseal underneath

surface corrosion on discs from sitting

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,186 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened were spring fits on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knocking noise from back end

wax oil or something like under vehicle all over

Fail 9 Oct 2023 75,184 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened were spring fits on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

knocking noise from back end

wax oil or something like under vehicle all over

Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underbody and components heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,760 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 71,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,311 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,194 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 56,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 54,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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BD02 EXR is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BD02 EXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD02 EXR registered?

BD02 EXR is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is BD02 EXR safe to buy?

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