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YF52 NRU

2002 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,259 mi
Last recorded128,259 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NRU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 128,259 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 128,258 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 113,137 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

air bag lamp on

borderline leak/deterioration in rear exhaust box

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (attention required)

offside rear tyre in poor condition (inner side wall)

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,712 miles

slight corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion in nearside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,118 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YF52 NRU is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF52 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF52 NRU registered?

YF52 NRU is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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