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RX02 XFM

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,995 mi
Last recorded149,995 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 XFM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,995 miles

Offside windscreen has a small chip

both dip beam patterns just visible

both front tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

front wipers in poor condition just clearing screen

handbrake near to end of reserve travel and efficiency on test limit

side repeaters slighty white

Fail 15 Aug 2016 149,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside windscreen has a small chip

both dip beam patterns just visible

both front tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

front wipers in poor condition just clearing screen

handbrake near to end of reserve travel and efficiency on test limit

side repeaters slighty white

Pass 3 Aug 2015 254,640 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 147,573 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)

Offside 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 Rear cut in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 145,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat basis o/s slight loose

slight curve n/s/r brake hose

Pass 30 Jul 2014 145,189 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat basis o/s slight loose

slight curve n/s/r brake hose

Fail 12 Jul 2014 145,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat basis o/s slight loose

slight curve n/s/r brake hose

Pass 30 Apr 2013 139,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have cut in side wall [no cords showing]

Fail 23 Apr 2013 139,080 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have cut in side wall [no cords showing]

Pass 26 Apr 2012 127,654 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2011 121,651 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing when rotated, unable to feel any play or roughness

Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 113,788 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 111,690 miles

front number plate deterioating

o\s\r tyre wearing on outer edge

small chip on windscreen in zone a

Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 106,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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RX02 XFM is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX02 XFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX02 XFM registered?

RX02 XFM is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is RX02 XFM safe to buy?

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