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OE52 DDF

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,850 mi
Last recorded130,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 DDF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 130,850 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 130,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 128,733 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,530 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 128,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged beyond repair and flat!

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 127,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,462 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear jacking pad missing

near side rear light unit tape

Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,056 miles

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

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

both front and near side rear jacking rubbers missing

near side rear brake disc marks - near side handbrake effort low

steering rack slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,400 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,664 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,495 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 60,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,807 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,864 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

jacking point cover missing n/s/r sill

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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OE52 DDF is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE52 DDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE52 DDF registered?

OE52 DDF is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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