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S20 JTS

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,927 mi
Last recorded104,927 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 JTS
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,956 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 89,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,032 miles

advise all four tyres have side wall damage

advise exhaust heavily corroded

advise parking brake only 18%

advise slight werr in both rack ends

Pass 4 Jul 2009 80,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres have cuts in side walls (no cords showing)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 70,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,456 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 64,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,503 miles

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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S20 JTS is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S20 JTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S20 JTS registered?

S20 JTS is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is S20 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 JTS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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