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DK02 PGY

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,254 mi
Last recorded147,254 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 PGY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

hand brake travel near the top

nearside rear handbrake low effort

Fail 29 Jun 2018 135,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

hand brake travel near the top

nearside rear handbrake low effort

revers lamp inop nearside

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change when pads are next renewed (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster defective

Oil leak suspect gearbox ()

both front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

both rear tyres cracked on tread, recommend tyres are changed soon

Fail 13 Jun 2017 128,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change when pads are next renewed (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster defective

Oil leak suspect gearbox ()

both front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

both rear tyres cracked on tread, recommend tyres are changed soon

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,908 miles

centre exhaust rubber broken

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2016 123,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber broken

nearside front tyre perished worn inner edge nearly to cord

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 27 May 2015 121,096 miles

all tyres crackin in tread

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 121,090 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres perished and cracking

offside front brake pads wear sensor wire chaffing on suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,171 miles

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

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

dashboard screen faded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 110,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 102,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,088 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,018 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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DK02 PGY is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DK02 PGY, 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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DK02 PGY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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