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OE51 UFY

2002 MG Z

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,877 mi
Last recorded51,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 UFY
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,877 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,590 miles

Offside and nearside wiper slightly deteriorate

power and alternator belts sligt deteriorate

rear wiper deteriorate

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,590 miles

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

handbrake ratchet slight travel

Pass 11 Feb 2006 31,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 31,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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OE51 UFY is a 2002 MG Z in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 52,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE51 UFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 UFY registered?

OE51 UFY is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is OE51 UFY safe to buy?

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