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FG02 DXT

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,445 mi
Last recorded98,445 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 DXT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,469 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,204 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play boarderline (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,763 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 69,811 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust backbox baffles loose

Handbrake travel high

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

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)

oil filter leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,811 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust backbox baffles loose

Handbrake travel high

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)

oil filter leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2012 61,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,009 miles

man light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,009 miles

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

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

man light on

rear disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 53,829 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 53,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,991 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,663 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 43,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,073 miles

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,728 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,534 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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FG02 DXT is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG02 DXT, 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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FG02 DXT is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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