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CV52 XGZ

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,390 mi
Last recorded103,390 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,390 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 97,735 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has sidewall damage

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has sidewall damage

Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,718 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has sidewall damage

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,466 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,126 miles

Centre Rear BOTH FUEL TANK RETAINING STRAPS CORRODING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear BOTH FUEL TANK RETAINING STRAPS CORRODING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,155 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 47,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,147 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,695 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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CV52 XGZ is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV52 XGZ, 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 CV52 XGZ registered?

CV52 XGZ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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