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KY52 JYS

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,288 mi
Last recorded103,288 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 JYS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 103,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,871 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,488 miles

engine stabilser mounting rubber torn through

Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

engine stabilser mounting rubber torn through

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,057 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,254 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 48,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,634 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 38,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) N/S and O/S front tyre close to limit.

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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KY52 JYS 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 KY52 JYS, 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 KY52 JYS registered?

KY52 JYS is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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