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SM52 APZ

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 APZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 77,743 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,434 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 73,434 miles

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,740 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 62,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,519 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,519 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,645 miles

various brake pipes have sections of corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,871 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 45,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,356 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,689 miles

both number plates do not show supplying outlets name or postcode.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,069 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,164 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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SM52 APZ 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 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 SM52 APZ, 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 SM52 APZ registered?

SM52 APZ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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