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NJ52 CAA

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 CAA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 144,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 136,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak going onto the exhaust

Fail 21 Mar 2016 136,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak going onto the exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,666 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,647 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlight images poor

Fail 4 Mar 2014 118,647 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlight images poor

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,532 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,553 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,046 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,060 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,641 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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NJ52 CAA is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NJ52 CAA, 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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What year was NJ52 CAA registered?

NJ52 CAA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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