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RY02 FSA

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 FSA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,945 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,561 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated/has leak

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bothside (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated/has leak

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 9 Jul 2016 78,316 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 78,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 77,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,414 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,150 miles

cuts on both front tyres not deep enough to fail.

Pass 4 May 2012 67,767 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,755 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,755 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 55,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 48,132 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 42,046 miles

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)

front brake pads earing

Pass 23 May 2007 36,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 31,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2005 24,937 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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RY02 FSA is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY02 FSA, 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 RY02 FSA registered?

RY02 FSA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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