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SP52 JXJ

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,724 mi
Last recorded112,724 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 JXJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 112,724 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cuts to the inner wall

Fail 1 Nov 2013 112,700 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cuts to the inner wall

Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,369 miles

engine "MIL" Light is on at dash

Fail 2 Nov 2012 109,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,083 miles

2 X centre to rear brake pipes are heavily corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,033 miles

both rear tyres are badly cut at inside wall(s) of tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,343 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 52,085 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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SP52 JXJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP52 JXJ, 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 SP52 JXJ registered?

SP52 JXJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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