2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 MG ZT MOT pass rate and common faults

151 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.9%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.8%
  2. Lights & electrics22.5%
  3. Brakes13.2%
  4. Body & chassis7.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags7.3%
  6. Steering4.6%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 MG ZT?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2002 MG ZT cars passed their MOT first time, across 151 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 MG ZT?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 MG ZT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).