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SD02 GMZ

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,661 mi
Last recorded72,661 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 GMZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,247 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,732 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,340 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,112 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 52,112 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GMZ is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD02 GMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD02 GMZ registered?

SD02 GMZ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is SD02 GMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD02 GMZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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