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AY52 WSV

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WSV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 95,087 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 90,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,494 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 80,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 78,549 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 78,549 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 68,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

car overheating

small screen chips

Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,670 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 61,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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AY52 WSV is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY52 WSV, 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 AY52 WSV registered?

AY52 WSV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 WSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 WSV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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