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L55 UEC

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,377 mi
Last recorded83,377 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 UEC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

brake discs rusty exhaust rusty and weak n/s/r hand brake lumpy

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,377 miles

brake discs rusty exhaust rusty and weak n/s/r hand brake lumpy

Pass 22 May 2010 83,138 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 83,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 78,378 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on both front brake flexi ferrules

engine under tray fitted

front discs lipped

front wipers smear

handbrake noisey in rolling road

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyer worn to 1.6mm and has sidewall damage

nearside front tyre split in tread and worn low

offside front wheel damaged on inner

punture in nearside front tyre

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 19 May 2009 78,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on both front brake flexi ferrules

engine under tray fitted

front discs lipped

front wipers smear

handbrake noisey in rolling road

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyer worn to 1.6mm and has sidewall damage

nearside front tyre split in tread and worn low

offside front wheel damaged on inner

punture in nearside front tyre

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,858 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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L55 UEC is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L55 UEC, 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 L55 UEC registered?

L55 UEC is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is L55 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 UEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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