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EJ02 ZVS

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,484 mi
Last recorded162,484 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 ZVS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 162,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamps inop.

Fail 8 May 2023 162,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe running to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamps inop.

Pass 11 May 2022 160,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 160,648 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 160,009 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 158,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 156,776 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 156,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 155,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 155,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Missfire

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 151,623 miles

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

Offside Front wiper torn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 151,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wiper torn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 148,490 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 148,490 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,653 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 144,228 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 144,228 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 141,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 137,820 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 27 May 2011 137,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 135,437 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

o/s wiper blade torn at end

Pass 19 May 2009 130,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn at edge

Pass 30 May 2008 128,596 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 128,596 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 120,280 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 94,743 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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EJ02 ZVS is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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