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DE02 LSY

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,143 mi
Last recorded87,143 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LSY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 87,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 May 2018 87,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,896 miles

corrosion underside to subframes and various suspension components

front brake disc inner faces corroded badly

n/s wiper torn

n/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 9 May 2017 86,896 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

corrosion underside to subframes and various suspension components

front brake disc inner faces corroded badly

n/s wiper torn

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 10 May 2016 86,277 miles

Corrosion underside to various components

Engine undertray loose

Front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

Steering Wheel Height adjustment will only lock in lower position

Pass 11 May 2015 85,766 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 84,014 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,014 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,321 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,249 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 74,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,676 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,712 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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DE02 LSY is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE02 LSY, 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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DE02 LSY is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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