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HJ52 JVF

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,925 mi
Last recorded146,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 JVF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,925 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,321 miles

rear box in poor condition

rear handbrake noisy but effort up

Fail 2 Feb 2015 137,319 miles

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

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

rear box in poor condition

rear handbrake noisy but effort up

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,286 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,269 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 122,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,904 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s and n/s outer sill damaged

poor beam pattern n/s

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,663 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 36,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 36,858 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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HJ52 JVF is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 JVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ52 JVF registered?

HJ52 JVF is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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