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GY52 HYN

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,135 mi
Last recorded135,135 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 HYN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,135 miles

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

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2019 135,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

light corrosion to various under side components

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 127,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose clip (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

light corrosion to various under side components

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2017 118,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 118,063 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 103,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight side wall damage too off side front tyre

Fail 7 May 2016 103,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight side wall damage too off side front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,041 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,168 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 82,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,613 miles

air bag warning light on

corrosion on brake discs

engine under tray hanging down

Pass 25 Feb 2012 72,013 miles

engine under tray hanging down.

front bumper cracked.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,064 miles

front brake discs lipped.

o/s front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,390 miles

superficial cut detected at nearside rear tyre inner sidewall not severe enough to expose reinforcement

Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

superficial cut detected at nearside rear tyre inner sidewall not severe enough to expose reinforcement

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,502 miles

CUT TO THE INNER SIDE WALL ON THE N/S/R TYRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CUT TO THE INNER SIDE WALL ON THE N/S/R TYRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 47,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

slight play/knock from rack

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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GY52 HYN is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GY52 HYN, 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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GY52 HYN is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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