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YC02 YBA

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,994 mi
Last recorded110,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 YBA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 110,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 110,923 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,726 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,332 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 106,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,027 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,027 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,117 miles

both outer sills corroded mainly towards rear of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2016 97,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both outer sills corroded mainly towards rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,353 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,945 miles

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

both near and offside outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both near and offside outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,026 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner faces of rear brake discs corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,026 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner faces of rear brake discs corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 61,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,438 miles

every brake disc corroded on inner faces

Fail 5 Aug 2010 56,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

every brake disc corroded on inner faces

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 27,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2006 21,622 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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YC02 YBA is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YC02 YBA, 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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YC02 YBA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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