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PO52 YEV

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YEV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

handbrake needs attention

rear exhaust mountings need attention

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

handbrake needs attention

rear exhaust mountings need attention

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated and need attention soon

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,633 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated and need attention soon

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,485 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

brake warning lamp on

nearside front inner door handel loose

noise from engine inlet manifold.

oil level very low on arrival.2.5 lts added

rear boot area damp

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,072 miles

airbag lamp iluminated

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 121,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,969 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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PO52 YEV is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO52 YEV, 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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PO52 YEV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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