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VO02 DTX

2002 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,835 mi
Last recorded83,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 DTX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,835 miles

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

Nearside front outer edge slight cut

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

Rear brake disks corroaded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,910 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,755 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,537 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,537 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

n/s rear tyre 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,149 miles

Nails in both rear tyres!!!!

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,149 miles

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

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

Nails in both rear tyres!!!!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,830 miles

front inner brake pads slightly worn

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 26 Oct 2009 52,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front inner brake pads slightly worn

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,246 miles

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

exhaust coroded slightly

surface corrosion brake discs

surface corrosion on coil springs

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,103 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 43,822 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,157 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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VO02 DTX is a 2002 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VO02 DTX, 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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VO02 DTX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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