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BD02 HWS

2002 MG Zt-t

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,088 mi
Last recorded104,088 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HWS
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,077 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,876 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 93,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,372 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,372 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

both number plate lights are painted over

em light on

o/s/f seat

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,646 miles

battery insecure

both inner arch covers missing/damaged exposing rear of headlamps etc to debris

brake pad wear indicator on

under tray missing

engine steady bush

Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,646 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both inner arch covers missing/damaged exposing rear of headlamps etc to debris

brake pad wear indicator on

offside front brake not checked as suspension hanging off

offside front electrical harness hanging down near road

under tray missing

engine steady bush

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,635 miles

engine stabilizer bush ripped out

front to rear electrical wirirng badly positioned below subframe.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 86,634 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine stabilizer bush ripped out

front to rear electrical wirirng badly positioned below subframe.

Pass 14 May 2009 78,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2009 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2008 76,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 65,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rear engine mounting.

Pass 10 May 2006 60,050 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 HWS is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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