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BU52 YXJ

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YXJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lens are tarnished,and beam images are poor.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lens are tarnished,and beam images are poor.

both rear handbrake efforts are low

vehicle overheated?/coolant loss

Fail 31 Jul 2015 86,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

back box deteriorated

front suspension coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded (wheel arch)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,826 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

back box deteriorated

front suspension coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded (wheel arch)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,831 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light on

lower engine stabiliser mount defective

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 60,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,650 miles

O/S PARKING BRAKE WORKING BUT LOWER PERFORMANCE THAN N/S

Pass 4 Aug 2006 20,033 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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BU52 YXJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU52 YXJ, 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 BU52 YXJ registered?

BU52 YXJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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