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SJ52 DZV

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 DZV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,729 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket loose

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket loose

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,694 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,158 miles

corosion on brake pipes

grease on brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,687 miles

clutch worn

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 Sep 2011 53,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

clutch worn

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,014 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,580 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,365 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,663 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 30,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SJ52 DZV is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ52 DZV, 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 SJ52 DZV registered?

SJ52 DZV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SJ52 DZV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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