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YR02 DXS

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,920 mi
Last recorded114,920 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 DXS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust secure but will need further attention soon

Rear exhaust not repaired well rear box

airbag light intermittently flashes on

clutch pedal rubber missing

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2017 114,824 miles

Electrical wiring insecure lambda sensors both (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust not repaired well rear box

clutch pedal rubber missing

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,345 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 109,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,653 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,651 miles

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

Lower effort offside rear parking brake

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,026 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,331 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,264 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,264 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,218 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,182 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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YR02 DXS is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR02 DXS, 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 YR02 DXS registered?

YR02 DXS is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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