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PNZ 5591

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 5591
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,598 miles

o/s/r parking brake low on efficiency

Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r parking brake low on efficiency

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,481 miles

airbag light on dash

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 65,481 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)

airbag light on dash

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,622 miles

blockplug and wires are rubbing on the offside drive shaft.

coil springs are getting rusty.

front brake discs are in poor condition.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 60,622 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

blockplug and wires are rubbing on the offside drive shaft.

coil springs are getting rusty.

front brake discs are in poor condition.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,611 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 14 Sep 2010 54,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,084 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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PNZ 5591 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 PNZ 5591, 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 PNZ 5591 registered?

PNZ 5591 is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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