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SF02 XGJ

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,244 mi
Last recorded172,244 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 XGJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 172,244 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2018 172,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front discs poor condition

front head lamps weathered

Pass 30 Mar 2017 165,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 165,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 155,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 155,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,750 miles

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

Oil around nsf steering rack gaiter

Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,917 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 121,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,070 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2010 113,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2010 112,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 102,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 102,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,697 miles

NSR lower position lamp inop. OSR upper position lamp inop.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 69,028 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,556 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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SF02 XGJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc gas bi-fuel 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 SF02 XGJ, 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 SF02 XGJ registered?

SF02 XGJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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