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AY52 WTM

2002 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

185,273 mi
Last recorded185,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WTM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 185,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 182,616 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 176,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion appearing under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2022 171,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 171,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 164,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 164,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 149,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,639 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

rear exhaust box corroded/holed and leaking gases.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,001 miles

Both rear discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,001 miles

Nearside 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)

Both rear discs worn

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,121 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 111,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,933 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,384 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,384 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,351 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 64,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

small cut in near side rear tyre side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,402 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,726 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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AY52 WTM is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

AY52 WTM is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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