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SL52 VCM

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,813 mi
Last recorded111,813 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 VCM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 111,813 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,834 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,534 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,261 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Offiside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

cut in nearside fron t tyre sidewall

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 VCM is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCM, 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 SL52 VCM registered?

SL52 VCM is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is SL52 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 VCM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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