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YF52 CSU

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CSU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

rear subframe has slight corrosion

undertray fitted obscuring underside view

Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,484 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

rear subframe has slight corrosion

undertray fitted obscuring underside view

Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,542 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,698 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 76,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,504 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,504 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pad wear indicator loom insecure and chafing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,534 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,387 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,209 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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YF52 CSU is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF52 CSU, 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 YF52 CSU registered?

YF52 CSU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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