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YJ52 HDU

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,775 mi
Last recorded135,775 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 HDU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,775 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side and off side (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 131,355 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,801 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 121,801 miles

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

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 108,647 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

back box outer correding /fixing band

Fail 19 Oct 2013 108,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

back box outer correding /fixing band

Pass 13 Oct 2012 104,750 miles

N*S*F* WIPER SPLIT AT END

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORREDING

N*S*F* SERVIS BRAKE LIGHT IN BALL

N*S*F* SIDE WALL IN SIDE SPLIT NOT SHOWING PLY

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 95,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,625 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,936 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 72,640 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,439 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 59,868 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 37,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,658 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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YJ52 HDU is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel 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 YJ52 HDU, 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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YJ52 HDU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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