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OY02 ELO

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,362 mi
Last recorded147,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 ELO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,362 miles

BRAKE LINES CORRODING

COOLANT LEAK

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH IN POOR CONDITION

TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 11 Jul 2017 147,362 miles

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

BRAKE LINES CORRODING

COOLANT LEAK

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH IN POOR CONDITION

TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 26 Jun 2017 147,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORODED

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE LINES

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Jul 2016 139,364 miles

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

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

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

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

damage on front bumper

Pass 20 Jul 2015 129,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,846 miles

front brake discs corroding and wearing low,advise to replace soon.

offside rear tyre tread perishing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,634 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,634 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 103,710 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 103,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,438 miles

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

front brake discs corroding,not affecting performance.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,764 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 87,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,972 miles

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

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

advise to improve handbrake travel.

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,310 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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OY02 ELO is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OY02 ELO, 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 OY02 ELO registered?

OY02 ELO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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