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HS52 ARX

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 ARX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,203 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,128 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 93,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,351 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 90,351 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,979 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 85,979 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,073 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 82,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,976 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 67,976 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,623 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 54,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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HS52 ARX is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HS52 ARX, 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 HS52 ARX registered?

HS52 ARX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is HS52 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 ARX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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