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DV52 DFE

2002 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,200 mi
Last recorded149,200 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DFE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 149,200 miles

handbrake only just met requirement

Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,932 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,026 miles

Front both brake dust shield corroded

covers obscuring some components

heavy surface corrosion of rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2019 125,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front both brake dust shield corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers obscuring some components

heavy surface corrosion of rear suspension components

noise from servo mounting area suggesting loose fixings

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 105,862 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

noise from both front top suspension mountings

Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,881 miles

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

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

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

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

both front top strut mounts noisy when steering operated

slight movement in steering column upper attatchment

Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

both front top strut mounts noisy when steering operated

slight movement in steering column upper attatchment

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,618 miles

middle heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,220 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,275 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,270 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,111 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,296 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,409 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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DV52 DFE is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DV52 DFE, 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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DV52 DFE is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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