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YJ52 RRH

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,627 mi
Last recorded131,627 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RRH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 131,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 128,863 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 128,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,947 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not yet blowing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,660 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 123,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on offside sill near jacking point

Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,105 miles

Central exhaust corrosion on center box silencer

Offside Rear Lower advice metal sill starting to corrode advice only

Rear advice heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,512 miles

Rear advice rear exhaust silencer corrosion slight blow

Fail 10 Nov 2016 120,512 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear advice rear exhaust silencer corrosion slight blow

Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,210 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 119,210 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,342 miles

exhaust back box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,953 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,154 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)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 109,154 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,380 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,227 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,079 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 RRH is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ52 RRH registered?

YJ52 RRH is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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