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GV52 ASO

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 ASO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 104,481 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,052 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,867 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Eml on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 87,469 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Eml on

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,503 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,057 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,270 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 25,270 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

signs of coolant leak, underside of vehicle

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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GV52 ASO is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV52 ASO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 ASO registered?

GV52 ASO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is GV52 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 ASO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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