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MW02 XSA

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 XSA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,453 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,799 miles

oil leaks

Fail 25 Nov 2021 123,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,611 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 121,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on limit (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on limit (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,236 miles

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 107,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,647 miles

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)

Offside Front shock absorber worn

Offside headlamp cracked

hi level stop light inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,706 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,165 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 95,165 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,158 miles

Advise front discs heavily corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,136 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,140 miles

front disc are pitted and scored.

lump cut out of the nearside front outer side wall tyre.

slight mist of oil on the nearside stearing rack gaiter.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 85,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front disc are pitted and scored.

lump cut out of the nearside front outer side wall tyre.

slight mist of oil on the nearside stearing rack gaiter.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,282 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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MW02 XSA is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MW02 XSA, 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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MW02 XSA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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