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PK52 NWE

2002 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,454 mi
Last recorded189,454 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 NWE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 189,454 miles

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

underbody covered in snow and ice and difficult to examine

Pass 16 Mar 2017 184,684 miles

both front metal brake pipe heavily greased

clutch anti slip rubber missing

indicator stalk requires attention soon

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe heavily greased

Fail 9 Mar 2017 184,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

both front metal brake pipe heavily greased

clutch anti slip rubber missing

indicator stalk requires attention soon

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 18 Feb 2016 179,179 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 179,170 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2015 175,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 171,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 164,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 160,222 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 160,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 154,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 146,723 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 146,718 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 141,089 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 141,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,016 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AND DROPPED ON TO SYSTEM

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2008 132,016 miles

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

EXHAUST MIDDLE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AND DROPPED ON TO SYSTEM

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 121,019 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 121,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 107,026 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 107,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise oil leaks to engine †advise rear shock absorber top mountings worn

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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PK52 NWE is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PK52 NWE, 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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PK52 NWE is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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