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GJ52 ZDL

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 ZDL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,955 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes painted

Fail 26 May 2016 115,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes painted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,852 miles

eml on

oil leak from diff seal

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 112,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

oil leak from diff seal

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,561 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 107,557 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2013 102,916 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 102,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 98,268 miles

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

brakes slightly corroded and worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,762 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,757 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,071 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,564 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,564 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,782 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 39,782 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 39,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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GJ52 ZDL is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GJ52 ZDL, 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 GJ52 ZDL registered?

GJ52 ZDL is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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