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AO52 XLX

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,861 mi
Last recorded142,861 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XLX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 142,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 142,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded GREASED CORROSION AT CLIPS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,989 miles

childseats fitted in rear

Fail 15 Dec 2015 116,989 miles

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

childseats fitted in rear

Fail 14 Dec 2015 161,981 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 110,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 110,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,959 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc surface corroded

offside front brake disc surface corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,107 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 107,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 105,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 105,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 102,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,266 miles

Bulb monitor light on intermittantly

Rear brake disc outer surfaces starting to corrode - unable to inspect inner surfaces

Pass 27 Nov 2007 95,969 miles

All tyres close to legal limits

Pass 30 Nov 2006 76,341 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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AO52 XLX is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AO52 XLX, 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 AO52 XLX registered?

AO52 XLX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is AO52 XLX safe to buy?

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