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AY02 CUJ

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CUJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 99,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,358 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,619 miles

front discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,209 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 78,524 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine stabilzer mount badly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,725 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,798 miles

front underside of car covered with belly pan

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,798 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front underside of car covered with belly pan

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,508 miles

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

Hand brake performance o/s.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 51,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,262 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

rear brakes are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,372 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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AY02 CUJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY02 CUJ, 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 AY02 CUJ registered?

AY02 CUJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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