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Y502 AKH

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,493 mi
Last recorded89,493 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 AKH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 89,493 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog light constantly lit (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2025 85,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill starting to rust

Offside Inner sill starting to rust

Fail 30 Apr 2025 85,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill starting to rust

Offside Inner sill starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 116,292 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,742 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 111,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,993 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 105,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,132 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,373 miles

offside and nearside rear coil springs have light surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,750 miles

all coil springs surface corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,202 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

nearside front track rod end has slight play

offside and nearside rear coil springs surface corroded

offside front sill holed/corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE NOT REPLACED BU CLEANED & SEEMS OK.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service lamp on

Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,586 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 78,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 74,238 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,098 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 68,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 67,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,089 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,229 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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Y502 AKH is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 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 Y502 AKH, 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 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y502 AKH is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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