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VE51 EPJ

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,816 mi
Last recorded54,816 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 EPJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,816 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,383 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,379 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,471 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,872 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 39,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,603 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 14,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 11,738 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,137 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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VE51 EPJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE51 EPJ, 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 VE51 EPJ registered?

VE51 EPJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is VE51 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 EPJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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