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MV52 HWN

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 HWN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 94,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,433 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,430 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2013 78,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,089 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,044 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,788 miles

engine & gearbox tray fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake pads look low

n/s/f fog light cracked

squeal on both rear brakes when handbrake applied

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,024 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 19,313 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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MV52 HWN is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV52 HWN, 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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MV52 HWN is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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