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OE52 ZWU

2002 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,892 mi
Last recorded139,892 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 ZWU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 132,407 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 27 Jun 2014 132,341 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,866 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 116,493 miles

air bag light on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 116,493 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,812 miles

rear tyres starting to block chunk out of n/s/r tyre but not down to canvass note front pads starting to get low slight uneven front tyre wear and blocking suggest track

Fail 18 Feb 2009 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage dueto running flat

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage dueto running flat

Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,302 miles

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 ZWU is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

OE52 ZWU is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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