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YH52 EUM

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 EUM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 143,010 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 143,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 131,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 131,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,751 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 124,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,517 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 119,473 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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 17 Feb 2015 114,434 miles

n/s/f brake back plate corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,432 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake back plate corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 108,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 102,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 May 2012 97,126 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on all time

Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,972 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on all time

Pass 4 May 2010 76,373 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 76,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,975 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,891 miles

slight dampness around fuel tank [poss overfill]

Fail 26 Oct 2007 56,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight dampness around fuel tank [poss overfill]

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,433 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,917 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,855 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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YH52 EUM is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH52 EUM, 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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YH52 EUM is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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