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LJ52 VUS

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,922 mi
Last recorded164,922 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 VUS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 164,922 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 164,259 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,904 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 151,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 135,449 miles

Rear back box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 135,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

Rear back box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 128,215 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 128,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,068 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 124,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 114,659 miles

slight play in steering wheel top bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 114,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering wheel top bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,340 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 107,340 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 88,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,761 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,761 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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LJ52 VUS is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJ52 VUS, 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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LJ52 VUS is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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