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YJ52 YCU

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,796 mi
Last recorded95,796 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YCU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 95,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

temp repair carried out on nearside front bumper

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,850 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,797 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,642 miles

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

front + rear discs corroded -rear brake pipes corroded - exhaust back box tatty .

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,840 miles

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 6 Jan 2006 48,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,283 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 47,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 YCU is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

YJ52 YCU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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