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BL02 XHB

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,766 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 65,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 65,533 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leaking from expansion tank and coolant filled to brim. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leaking from expansion bottle and filled to brim.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,775 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,107 miles

Undertray fitted to vehicle obscuring some underbody components

Fail 6 Oct 2015 41,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertray fitted to vehicle obscuring some underbody components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,429 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 33,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,593 miles

Signs of coolant loss around header tank

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,090 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 13,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 7,441 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 XHB is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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