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EJ02 ZST

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,254 mi
Last recorded128,254 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 ZST
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre, nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine, offside suspension & under tray area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached play between lower shock mounting & hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre, nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine, offside suspension & under tray area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside & offside lower shock securing bolts too short to locate into nyloc nut

Pass 24 Jun 2021 126,954 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 126,948 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,963 miles

mil light on

Fail 22 Aug 2016 125,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

mil light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,237 miles

Engine management light on

Metal brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 117,237 miles

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

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 107,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 83,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,851 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,167 miles

Front and rear discs lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,461 miles

Both rear tyres worn to limit 225/45/zr18

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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EJ02 ZST is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ02 ZST, 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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EJ02 ZST is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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