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SX02 BUP

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 BUP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,032 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,866 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,099 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 58,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,567 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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SX02 BUP is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SX02 BUP, 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 SX02 BUP registered?

SX02 BUP is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is SX02 BUP safe to buy?

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