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BL02 BWX

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,704 mi
Last recorded79,704 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BWX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 79,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,231 miles

battery insecure

engine emission breather pipes broken

o/s rear tyre has heavy cracking on inner sidewall

rear discs in poor condition

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,231 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

battery insecure

engine emission breather pipes broken

o/s rear tyre has heavy cracking on inner sidewall

rear discs in poor condition

slight deterioration to rear pivot arm bushes

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,922 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

hand brake travel high but still has reserve

near side rear tyre kerbing strip damaged but no cords exposed

off side front tyre has slight sidewall damage and inner sidewall starting to crack

Fail 22 Dec 2009 59,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

front inner pads possibly low but unable to see clearly

hand brake travel high but still has reserve

near side rear tyre kerbing strip damaged but no cords exposed

off side front tyre has slight sidewall damage and inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 47,589 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,861 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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BL02 BWX is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL02 BWX, 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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BL02 BWX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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