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GU52 CLF

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,810 mi
Last recorded76,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 CLF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,810 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,054 miles

n/s/f h/lamp misting

Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f h/lamp misting

Pass 22 May 2014 68,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 68,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,353 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,442 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 5,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer and pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 45,438 miles

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

n/s/r tyre scuffed on side & prished

Fail 27 May 2008 45,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre scuffed on side & prished

Pass 22 May 2007 36,551 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 36,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres badly cracked on side walls and off side rear has a nail in the tread.

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,120 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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GU52 CLF is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU52 CLF, 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 GU52 CLF registered?

GU52 CLF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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