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SX52 DXG

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 DXG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,146 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 101,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,269 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE INSECURE AND DAMAGED

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 88,487 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 82,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,583 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 72,453 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,489 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 61,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,529 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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SX52 DXG is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SX52 DXG, 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 SX52 DXG registered?

SX52 DXG is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is SX52 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX52 DXG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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