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GU02 EFM

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,948 mi
Last recorded84,948 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EFM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 84,948 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 84,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 82,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 81,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 79,865 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear shock absorber upper stems corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 71,846 miles

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Fail 8 May 2013 71,765 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 18 May 2012 66,660 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 66,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,740 miles

Front and rear number plates slight deterioration

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

Pass 12 May 2010 55,969 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

dent in n/s/f sill

Pass 22 May 2009 47,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 47,969 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 45,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,485 miles

Oxy sensor wiring adrift

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,426 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 32,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre punctured.

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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GU02 EFM 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 70.6%.

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 GU02 EFM, 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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GU02 EFM is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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