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FJ02 JTO

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,645 mi
Last recorded128,645 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 JTO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2021 128,645 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,075 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 124,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,786 miles

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

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,997 miles

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 7 Jun 2011 78,995 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 28 May 2010 64,965 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,389 miles

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

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 12 Mar 2008 42,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,240 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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FJ02 JTO is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJ02 JTO, 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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What year was FJ02 JTO registered?

FJ02 JTO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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