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FD51 HZT

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,861 mi
Last recorded103,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HZT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,861 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 103,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broke (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,343 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 88,950 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb blown warning light on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,473 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,211 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 77,594 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 77,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,308 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 72,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,329 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 45,024 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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FD51 HZT is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 HZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD51 HZT registered?

FD51 HZT is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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