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PX02 SLU

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,007 mi
Last recorded107,007 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 SLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 107,007 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,176 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,895 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 96,895 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,326 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 77,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,734 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 225/45ZR18W

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 225/45ZR18W

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brakes discs slightly worn and pitted on inner faces

offside and nearside front tyres show signs of contact with inner wheel arch but not at time of test

offside rear tyre small cut in outer side wall

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brakes discs slightly worn and pitted on inner faces

offside and nearside front tyres show signs of contact with inner wheel arch but not at time of test

offside rear tyre small cut in outer side wall

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,858 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 38,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,642 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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PX02 SLU is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PX02 SLU, 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 PX02 SLU registered?

PX02 SLU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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