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DK52 VUL

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,048 mi
Last recorded78,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VUL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,048 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside outer sill/jacing points slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,886 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front suspension top mounting slightly rough in operation

Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,815 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front suspension top mounting slightly rough in operation

Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,309 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,240 miles

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

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

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

gear knob loose

slight roughness in offside front top mountain

Fail 21 Jul 2009 55,240 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

gear knob loose

slight roughness in offside front top mountain

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,936 miles

o/s/f brake pad low warning sensor broke

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VUL is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUL, 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 DK52 VUL registered?

DK52 VUL is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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