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EF02 HXX

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HXX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,111 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside headlight has a bolt missing

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside headlight has a bolt missing

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside headlight has a bolt missing

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

Offside headlight has a bolt missing

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

handbrake as a low reading of 17%

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

parking brake 16%

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

parking brake 16%

wheel alignment req checking as the offside front worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,535 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,947 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,576 miles

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

rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF02 HXX is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF02 HXX, 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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EF02 HXX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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