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DN02 TZS

2002 MG Z

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,678 mi
Last recorded23,678 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 TZS
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S mirror glass missing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,466 miles

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

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

near side floor too sill damaged

off side floor pan damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side floor too sill damaged

off side floor pan damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,996 miles

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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DN02 TZS is a 2002 MG Z in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN02 TZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN02 TZS registered?

DN02 TZS is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is DN02 TZS safe to buy?

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