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BX02 OTY

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,198 mi
Last recorded118,198 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OTY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,198 miles

Engine light illuminated on dashboard

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear lens broken

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2016 118,198 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine light illuminated on dashboard

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear lens broken

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,185 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 86,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,314 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,977 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 76,977 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,155 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,940 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,446 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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BX02 OTY is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX02 OTY, 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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What year was BX02 OTY registered?

BX02 OTY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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