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DX02 SXS

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 SXS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,148 miles

engine warning light is on

Pass 10 May 2011 91,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2011 91,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 84,284 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,288 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,947 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 67,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,093 miles

N/S/F Tyre has minor cuts in sidewall

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear shock absorber top bushes splitting

Rear silencer outer shell corroded, not blowing.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 61,093 miles

N/S/F Tyre has minor cuts in sidewall

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear shock absorber top bushes splitting

Rear silencer outer shell corroded, not blowing.

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,737 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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DX02 SXS is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX02 SXS, 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 DX02 SXS registered?

DX02 SXS is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is DX02 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 SXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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