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FC02 JFK

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,422 mi
Last recorded110,422 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 JFK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody , sills and suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2020 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody , sills and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 106,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

x2 rear tyres slight misshaped

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,216 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point hard corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear x2 tyres slight misshape

Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,482 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 96,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 94,955 miles

radiator is leaking coolant

Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

radiator is leaking coolant

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,743 miles

rear exaust braket is broken and secured by wire

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,564 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 65,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,587 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 43,587 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2006 29,199 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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FC02 JFK is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FC02 JFK, 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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FC02 JFK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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