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BL52 JYY

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,012 mi
Last recorded63,012 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 JYY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,623 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres have cracking to the outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Feb 2014 56,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres have cracking to the outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2013 54,535 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 54,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,908 miles

0/s wiper blade is torn at the end

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2011 52,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

0/s wiper blade is torn at the end

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,605 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 42,898 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,273 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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BL52 JYY is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL52 JYY, 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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BL52 JYY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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