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ET52 AFE

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,205 mi
Last recorded111,205 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 AFE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,205 miles

Baffle insecure in rear exhaust box.

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield correded.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,308 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 84,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & associated suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 84,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & associated suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,184 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,544 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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ET52 AFE is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET52 AFE, 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 ET52 AFE registered?

ET52 AFE is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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