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SD02 BXY

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 BXY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,664 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,684 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing edges

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel high

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust shield and front undertray loose

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres starting to wear edges

hanmdbrake lever travel high

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,936 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 63,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,910 miles

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

advise brake warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2007 50,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 50,312 miles

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,132 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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SD02 BXY is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD02 BXY, 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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SD02 BXY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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