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PO52 OEF

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,047 mi
Last recorded176,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 OEF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 176,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 176,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2014 170,576 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 156,639 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 156,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 119,667 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 108,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,906 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 82,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,266 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 71,266 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,925 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 49,855 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PO52 OEF is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO52 OEF, 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 PO52 OEF registered?

PO52 OEF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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