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YC52 DUA

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 DUA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2018 86,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre just legal

both rear tyres low tread

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,706 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre just legal

both rear tyres low tread

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,161 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 68,148 miles

exhaust corroding all over

fuel and brake pipes corroding

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

to both sides front and rear brake discs corroding

vehicle dry under

Fail 18 Aug 2012 68,147 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroding all over

fuel and brake pipes corroding

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

to both sides front and rear brake discs corroding

vehicle dry under

Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroding/front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2010 67,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroding/front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes to front inner wings corroding/rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,608 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,757 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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YC52 DUA is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YC52 DUA, 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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YC52 DUA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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