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DY52 VGJ

2002 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VGJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 130,466 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 130,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 125,269 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 124,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 123,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 120,021 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 120,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 114,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,810 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 110,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,357 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,862 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 103,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,805 miles

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,236 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front number plate poor

undershields restricting inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front number plate poor

undershields restricting inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2009 82,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,865 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,777 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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DY52 VGJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DY52 VGJ, 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 DY52 VGJ registered?

DY52 VGJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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