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DF02 UJC

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,296 mi
Last recorded102,296 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UJC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,296 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,296 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,291 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,351 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,870 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2013 93,870 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,270 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front discs badly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 92,270 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front discs badly corroded

Rear discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 78,175 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

LOWER ENGINE STEADY BUSH SPLIT

Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,673 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 47,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 35,145 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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DF02 UJC 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 61.1%.

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 DF02 UJC, 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 DF02 UJC registered?

DF02 UJC is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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