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AK52 XZU

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XZU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,727 miles

Front Coolant leak vehicle over heated after mot test ()

Nearside Front Outer sill area damaged

Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose but secure

vehicle under body and N/S sill area and components corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2024 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link rubber gaiter split x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak vehicle over heated after mot test ()

Nearside Front Outer sill area damaged

Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose but secure

vehicle under body and N/S sill area and components corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,370 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 92,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 91,961 miles

Brake pedal rubber very slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion to pipe ( advice further investigation (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,392 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,267 miles

Indicators slightly white alround.

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded. O/s/r badly. Advise clean and inspect.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 70,609 miles

Both front brake pipes where they meet the flexi hoses are corroded.Advise clean up and greasing/painting.

Both front side repeaters and o/s/r indicator bulbs showing white light slightly.

Fuel tank straps corroded slightly.

O/s brake pipe where it runs under car and behind fuel tank is badly corroded.Advise clean up and paint/grease.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 70,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both front brake pipes where they meet the flexi hoses are corroded.Advise clean up and greasing/painting.

Both front side repeaters and o/s/r indicator bulbs showing white light slightly.

Fuel tank straps corroded slightly.

O/s brake pipe where it runs under car and behind fuel tank is badly corroded.Advise clean up and paint/grease.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,210 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 68,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,949 miles

Exhaust poor condition corroding around welds and joints.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at clips.

Offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls spliting.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 64,938 miles

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

Exhaust poor condition corroding around welds and joints.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at clips.

Offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls spliting.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,327 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 24,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK52 XZU is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK52 XZU, 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 AK52 XZU registered?

AK52 XZU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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