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DS51 OSS

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 OSS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,429 miles

outer skin rusting through on tail box

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,583 miles

front wiper blades will require attention soon

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front wiper blades will require attention soon

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,869 miles

Tail section of exhaust corroded. Both front brake disc inner surface corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 52,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,239 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 39,239 miles

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

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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DS51 OSS is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS51 OSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS51 OSS registered?

DS51 OSS is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is DS51 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 OSS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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