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PL52 VXK

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,173 mi
Last recorded84,173 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VXK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 84,173 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens broken -not showing white light

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,088 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,349 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 59,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,917 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,636 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,220 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,688 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 39,688 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2006 33,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,520 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 20,246 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VXK is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXK, 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 PL52 VXK registered?

PL52 VXK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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