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RO52 BYX

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,659 mi
Last recorded66,659 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 BYX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,659 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,658 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,675 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,095 miles

near side wiper torn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,505 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 45,502 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 31,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 16,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,372 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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RO52 BYX is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO52 BYX, 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 RO52 BYX registered?

RO52 BYX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RO52 BYX safe to buy?

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