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GF52 VZT

2002 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,459 mi
Last recorded185,459 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti101,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VZT
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 185,459 miles

parking brake efficiency just passed and may require repair

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 185,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake efficiency just passed and may require repair

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 187,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 172,953 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Feb 2015 172,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 158,259 miles

wires to offside front brake pad wear indicator broken

Pass 11 Sep 2012 144,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 144,841 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 133,160 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 132,936 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 122,893 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 122,827 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 110,856 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 97,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,414 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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GF52 VZT is a 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 101,767 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF52 VZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF52 VZT registered?

GF52 VZT is a 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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