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DE52 AFF

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,042 mi
Last recorded109,042 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 AFF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,042 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate faded

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 106,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 99,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box deteriated

top corrosion to both outer sills around rear jacking points

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,155 miles

exhaust corroded

splits to top roll bar link boots

Fail 7 Oct 2017 93,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged OSF loom (3.4.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF tyre, bubble on wall (4.1.D.1b)

OSR tyre, outer edge low

exhaust corroded

splits to top roll bar link boots

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,741 miles

corrosion to exhaust

loud noise from front of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,739 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to exhaust

loud noise from front of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,775 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 76,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,585 miles

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

Oil leak

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,785 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,851 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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DE52 AFF is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE52 AFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE52 AFF registered?

DE52 AFF is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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