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BL52 LOD

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,185 mi
Last recorded142,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 LOD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,185 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 142,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,379 miles

Both rear suspension arm front bushes worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 138,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high cant adjust (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear suspension arm front bushes worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,555 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage to nearside front

nearside front wing mirror glass broken

offside rear tyre inner side wall perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2013 120,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage to nearside front

nearside front wing mirror glass broken

offside rear tyre inner side wall perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,978 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s rear tyre deteriating

Pass 26 Nov 2009 106,294 miles

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

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

off side front tyre outer wall damaged

off side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2008 93,237 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 93,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 78,617 miles

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

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit, immediate replacement is recommended

offside front brake wear indicator wire defective

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, replacement is recommended

wheel alignment check recommended

Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,775 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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BL52 LOD is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red 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 BL52 LOD, 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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BL52 LOD is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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