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BX02 OEF

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,557 mi
Last recorded139,557 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OEF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,557 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 139,553 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,931 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 132,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2017 128,906 miles

covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 128,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort only just met at 16%

Fail 6 Jun 2016 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort only just met at 16%

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 99,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 98,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal very heavy, clutch worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,075 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,355 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 37,208 miles

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

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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BX02 OEF is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX02 OEF, 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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BX02 OEF is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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