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MX52 UMG

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 UMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,654 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 91,578 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,025 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,870 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 32,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,296 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 UMG is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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