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SF52 OJO

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 OJO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 73,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 62,145 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 62,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 57,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,737 miles

LOWER ENGINE COVER INSECURE

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,737 miles

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

LOWER ENGINE COVER INSECURE

MIDDLE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,700 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,059 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 45,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,036 miles

as before

Fail 31 Jul 2006 38,036 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 28,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 28,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SF52 OJO is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF52 OJO, 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 SF52 OJO registered?

SF52 OJO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SF52 OJO safe to buy?

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