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VN52 FBK

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

244,368 mi
Last recorded244,368 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FBK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 244,368 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 244,368 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 240,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Nov 2016 238,865 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015
Pass 20 Nov 2014 232,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 226,694 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 226,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 221,348 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 221,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 215,884 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 215,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 209,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 200,941 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 194,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 194,353 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 187,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 153,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 153,857 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear no plate delamanatting......

Pass 5 Dec 2005 112,547 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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VN52 FBK is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN52 FBK, 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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VN52 FBK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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