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BD02 HSJ

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HSJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner SILL COATED IN UNDER-SEAL

Offside Rear Inner SILL COATED IN UNDER-SEAL

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 121,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 116,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 109,964 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 881,608 miles

reaqr exhaust box corroded

rear indicator bulbs faided

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,142 miles

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

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 HSJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HSJ, 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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What year was BD02 HSJ registered?

BD02 HSJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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