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MX52 ULF

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 ULF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 143,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,501 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 140,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

rear heat cover resting on exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2013 127,798 miles

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

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

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2013 127,798 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,839 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2012 116,839 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2011 107,592 miles

both rear wheel rims slightly buckled

offside front tyre tread worn low

park brake grabs on and brakes squeel

rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing yet

small amount of movement in upper steering column

Fail 6 Sep 2011 107,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel rims slightly buckled

offside front tyre tread worn low

park brake grabs on and brakes squeel

rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing yet

small amount of movement in upper steering column

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,258 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 93,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 74,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,851 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 61,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 49,426 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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MX52 ULF is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MX52 ULF, 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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MX52 ULF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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