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BD51 SXZ

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SXZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,808 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 102,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,115 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,845 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes into flexi hose

Fail 22 Jan 2014 82,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine inlet hose not connected to air filter (will cause damage to engine)

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes into flexi hose

Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,827 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 82,827 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,473 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,008 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,578 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 56,030 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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BD51 SXZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD51 SXZ, 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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What year was BD51 SXZ registered?

BD51 SXZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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