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FP52 HYY

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,294 mi
Last recorded146,294 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HYY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 146,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake effort low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,144 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2018 141,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,185 miles

Corrosion rear coil springs

Slight corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 16 Jun 2017 132,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion rear coil springs

Slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,077 miles

Knock under vehicle unable to find source

Oil mist o/s/f shock absorber

Rear coil springs corroded

Small holes in exhaust

Fail 26 May 2016 123,974 miles

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

Knock under vehicle unable to find source

Oil mist o/s/f shock absorber

Rear coil springs corroded

Small holes in exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,260 miles

slight knock on vehicle when pulling away unable to find the source

Pass 31 May 2014 110,933 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket is corroded of rear silencer but exhaust is not insecure

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,941 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,279 miles

main brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 7 Oct 2009 87,149 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

main brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,508 miles

rack gaiters damp/ rear discs corroded/ n/s/f tyre side wall damaged/ exhaust back box outter skin corroded/ damage to n/s/r bumper & body/

Pass 20 Oct 2007 73,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,201 miles

back box corroded / unable to see rear springs

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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FP52 HYY is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP52 HYY, 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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FP52 HYY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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