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SP52 URY

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 URY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 111,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,594 miles

front o/s fog lamp damaged

play in steering

Fail 29 Jul 2016 105,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall marked yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front o/s fog lamp damaged

play in steering

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,855 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,855 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,376 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,376 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,753 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs slightly scored, rear pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges to 3mm

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

slight play in steering column/wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2011 41,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs slightly scored, rear pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges to 3mm

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

slight play in steering column/wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,629 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs pitted & worn

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape 225 45 18

offside rear brake noisey when handbrake applied

rear brake discs worn & pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 May 2009 29,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 29,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,323 miles

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

advise rear off side tyre cracking around tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 22,461 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,009 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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SP52 URY is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP52 URY, 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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SP52 URY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SP52 URY safe to buy?

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