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SL52 VCD

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,791 mi
Last recorded163,791 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 VCD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 163,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front outer sill holed but out within any prescribed area

Offside Rear shock reduced damping effect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 163,767 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front outer sill at front corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Offside Rear shock reduced damping effect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 163,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front outer sill at front corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Offside Rear shock reduced damping effect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,363 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 157,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 152,410 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 148,286 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 148,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 144,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 134,158 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 134,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,114 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,690 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,105 miles

n/s wiper

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,095 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 29,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,725 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 21,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 21,854 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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SL52 VCD is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SL52 VCD, 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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SL52 VCD is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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