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HN52 XLX

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,347 mi
Last recorded135,347 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 XLX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seatbelt fluffing

pad warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Nov 2012 135,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seatbelt fluffing

pad warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,070 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 123,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 107,275 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,231 miles

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

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

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

Travel to handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2005 54,211 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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HN52 XLX is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN52 XLX, 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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HN52 XLX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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