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BT52 USV

2002 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti101,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 USV
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 129,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 124,614 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2012 124,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 120,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 120,269 miles

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 112,959 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 102,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 89,783 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 89,691 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedel a/slip worn on edge

front no plate poor

long travel on parking brake

n/s/f tyre wall damaged ( not down to cords)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,833 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,868 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 45,847 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 45,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BT52 USV is a 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 101,767 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT52 USV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BT52 USV is a 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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