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BL02 XHV

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 113,922 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlight image poor

offside rear lense broken

rear brake discs badly pitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear lense broken

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 104,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat sheald loose and droping onto exhaust system

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,951 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,296 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 19,207 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 19,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XHV is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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