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BL02 EOA

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 EOA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,970 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,402 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/ wiper poor

rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front tyre has cut on the outer wall but not deep enogh to reach the cords

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW .

STRONG ADVISE . . . N/S/R TYRE OUTTER SIDE WALL DEEP CUT ..NOT EXPOSING CORDS at time of test. 225/40/18

child seat fitted to n/s/r

damage to alloy wheels

Fail 27 Jun 2009 51,980 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

FUEL LEVEL VERY LOW .

STRONG ADVISE . . . N/S/R TYRE OUTTER SIDE WALL DEEP CUT ..NOT EXPOSING CORDS at time of test. 225/40/18

child seat fitted to n/s/r

damage to alloy wheels

Fail 16 Jun 2008 45,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,388 miles

both front tyresworn inner edges & outer edges

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 EOA is a 2002 MG Zt 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 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 EOA, 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 EOA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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