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MW52 YOG

2002 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,120 mi
Last recorded68,120 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 YOG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,105 miles

engine oil low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 56,103 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine oil low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,858 miles

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

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,734 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly soft

Nearside front main brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 48,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly soft

Nearside front main brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,292 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust tail pipes corroded

airbag light on

all brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhasut tail pipes corroded

airbag light on

all brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,126 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,920 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 44,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Note;- slight play in steering column top bush.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 42,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

note;- brake test not done due to type of tyre fitted to axle.

note;- o/s/f tyre has been run flat, sign of wear on inner wall, advise to be checked out or renewed.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,622 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 39,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,520 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,458 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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MW52 YOG is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW52 YOG, 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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MW52 YOG is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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