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AY02 UCU

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

172,192 mi
Last recorded172,192 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UCU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 172,192 miles

Both rear shock dust covers adrift

Exhaust has corrosion on

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror damage

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2018 172,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear shock dust covers adrift

Exhaust has corrosion on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror damage

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 166,643 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 160,682 miles

Center exhaust box corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Low brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Steering rack arm has slight play

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 160,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center exhaust box corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Low brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Steering rack arm has slight play

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 153,691 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 153,642 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 147,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 147,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has a split in outer sidewall

pad warning light on

Fail 27 Jul 2013 135,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has a split in outer sidewall

pad warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,764 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front indicator light broken

Fail 15 Aug 2012 123,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front indicator light broken

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

noise from offside and nearside rear wheels

offside front indicator lens broken

rear brake disc slightly worn and rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriorat

Fail 23 Mar 2011 108,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

noise from offside and nearside rear wheels

offside front indicator lens broken

rear number plate starting to deteriorat

Fail 13 May 2009 85,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 13 May 2009 85,699 miles

rear number plate is delaminating

Fail 9 May 2008 73,007 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear No.plate delaminating

Pass 9 May 2008 73,007 miles

rear No.plate delaminating

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,030 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 61,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear No. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,897 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 47,897 miles

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

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

offside rear parking brakes noisy!

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 UCU is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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