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FP52 EPZ

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,709 mi
Last recorded94,709 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EPZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut deep enough to potentially reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Slight play in upper steering column

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,646 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front has cut in it, no cords showing

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres perished, both scrubbing on the edges

front wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust heat shield loose

front pads low

front tyres inner and outer edges scrubbing

front tyres perished

front wiper split, still clearing screen

headlights flicker intermittently

no reverse lights

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bulb failure warning displayed

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside raer seat belt buckle missing or under seats, (load on seats)

offside headlight adjuster faulty

parking brake noisy on application

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bulb failure warning displayed

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside raer seat belt buckle missing or under seats, (load on seats)

offside headlight adjuster faulty

parking brake noisy on application

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp bulbs emit a bluish tint

nearside rear seat belt buckle under seat, unable to access due to load on seats

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

after market HID headlamps fitted no self leveling or washer systems fitted interal manual level device operative

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

after market HID headlamps fitted no self leveling or washer systems fitted interal manual level device operative

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,267 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted, but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,148 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 65,145 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,514 miles

condition of rear silencer

wear front brake discs and pads

wear offside rear tyre outer edge BORDERLINE

Pass 8 Nov 2005 39,997 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 39,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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FP52 EPZ is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP52 EPZ, 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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FP52 EPZ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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