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BT02 VYU

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,101 mi
Last recorded91,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VYU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

windsreen washers poor

Fail 9 Jun 2016 91,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windsreen washers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside window switch plastic button damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,789 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside window switch plastic button damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 70,660 miles

All brake discs in very poor condition

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2012 70,660 miles

All brake discs in very poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,251 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,030 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 23,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BT02 VYU is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT02 VYU, 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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BT02 VYU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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