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VU02 FGO

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,892 mi
Last recorded82,892 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 FGO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,892 miles

Rear suspension rusty & o/s/r coil spring

screen chipped

slight twist n/s/r flexi brake hose

Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,885 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear suspension rusty & o/s/r coil spring

screen chipped

slight twist n/s/r flexi brake hose

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,120 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,380 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,510 miles

both f tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both f tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,784 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,250 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,958 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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VU02 FGO is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU02 FGO, 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 VU02 FGO registered?

VU02 FGO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 FGO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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