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VX52 MPE

2002 MG Zt

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 MPE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,967 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 92,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,412 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 80,242 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,350 miles

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

rear number plate is poor

Fail 20 Oct 2010 75,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear number plate is poor

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,074 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2005 34,583 miles

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)

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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VX52 MPE is a 2002 MG Zt in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VX52 MPE, 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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VX52 MPE is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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