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BD02 FFE

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,448 mi
Last recorded125,448 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FFE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 125,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,120 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 125,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 124,186 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 124,170 miles

Emissions not tested CO2 0.60 should be 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached locking nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 119,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,072 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 114,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking under chassis to union join - marked in chalk (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. All 4 tyres both front and rear (4.1.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BORDERLINE (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,050 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

oil leak

rear d bar bushes deteriated but no play

Fail 1 Aug 2016 112,037 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rears rubbing on each other and loose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

front tyres wearing uneven

oil leak

rear d bar bushes deteriated but no play

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,441 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 101,411 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,396 miles

advise nsr and osr brake pipes corrossion advise osr shock absorber misting of oil advise exhaust bracket loose at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,742 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,062 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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BD02 FFE is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFE, 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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BD02 FFE is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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