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SD52 JYZ

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,019 mi
Last recorded70,019 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 JYZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,019 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly to right

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,150 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,197 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,197 miles

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

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,096 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,355 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,502 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 30,501 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,078 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 28,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SD52 JYZ 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 SD52 JYZ, 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 SD52 JYZ registered?

SD52 JYZ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SD52 JYZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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