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PL52 VSK

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,070 mi
Last recorded78,070 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VSK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,070 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the outter edge

offside front and offside rear tyre treads low on the outter edges

Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,070 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the outter edge

offside front and offside rear tyre treads low on the outter edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,521 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front and both rear tyre treads low on the outter edges

rear exhaust rusty

small cut in the nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,938 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on the edges

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,381 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,290 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,187 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,058 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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PL52 VSK is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL52 VSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL52 VSK registered?

PL52 VSK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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