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AY52 RJZ

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,341 mi
Last recorded144,341 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RJZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,341 miles

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters damaged.

Offside headlight output low.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 139,963 miles

Nearside front suspension anti-rol bar drop link lower gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Offside headlamp output slightly low.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 135,473 miles

Both front discs corroded on the inner surface.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear (3mm tread remaining).

Pass 8 Feb 2013 131,465 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 131,424 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs worn.

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 124,085 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2012 124,071 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corrod

Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,443 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 86,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

long travel to parking brake operation

nearside parking brale performance low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,426 miles

dampness around power steering reservior

front number plate discoloured

long hand brake travel

Pass 15 Sep 2005 44,187 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AY52 RJZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY52 RJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY52 RJZ registered?

AY52 RJZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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