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DK52 JUY

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 JUY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,602 miles

Advanced blue smoke from exhaust

Brake pad warning lamp on constant, Further inspection required.

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded and breaking up

Offside front tyre worn to wear markers and bald on inner edge, Just legal 225/45/18 W

Poor beam image from both headlamps

Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 113,192 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE, 225/45/18 W

POOR BEAM IMAGE FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS

Pass 7 Jan 2012 104,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE, 225/45/18 95 WXL M+S ROTATIONAL

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,369 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 96,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE , JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST. 225/45/ZR18 W

Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,068 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 89,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,210 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 67,379 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 67,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 39,771 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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DK52 JUY is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK52 JUY, 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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DK52 JUY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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