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EG51 DYM

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,038 mi
Last recorded89,038 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG51 DYM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,138 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded throughout not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria - attention needed

both sides front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

both sides rear indicators fading to white

centre & rear silencer boxes outer casings deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes (advise early rectification)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,605 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inside face

offside front tyre cut on inside / cords not exposed

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2008 48,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs corroding on inside face

offside front tyre cut on inside / cords not exposed

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,629 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 26,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,582 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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EG51 DYM is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EG51 DYM, 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 EG51 DYM registered?

EG51 DYM is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is EG51 DYM safe to buy?

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