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DF52 CVM

2002 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,687 mi
Last recorded146,687 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CVM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,687 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 146,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 144,174 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 144,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,831 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,872 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,986 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 Feb 2011 126,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 116,752 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,054 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 97,790 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 92,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 81,540 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advanced uneven wear to offside rear tyre- BORDERLINE.

Uneven wear to both front tyres.

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DF52 CVM is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF52 CVM, 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 DF52 CVM registered?

DF52 CVM is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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