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PJ02 FLW

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,444 mi
Last recorded111,444 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 FLW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,444 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 111,444 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,839 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,297 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,697 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,923 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 107,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,706 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front engine undercover not secure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 101,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,799 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,894 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 92,894 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,265 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 79,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2007 67,987 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 57,178 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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PJ02 FLW is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PJ02 FLW, 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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PJ02 FLW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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