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AY52 SBZ

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 SBZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,778 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,019 miles

airbag warning lamp on

nearside front brake caliper anti-rattle/securing spring missing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,196 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,553 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,596 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,429 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,753 miles

Large engine undertray fitted, cannot see under engine.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,323 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 SBZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

AY52 SBZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AY52 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 SBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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