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YJ52 YEB

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,237 mi
Last recorded174,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YEB
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 174,237 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 174,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 170,865 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 165,058 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2015 165,058 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2014 159,570 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 159,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 155,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 155,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 149,094 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 149,094 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 143,837 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 143,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 135,841 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 135,837 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel tank is damp but not leaking

Nearside front upper strut bearing is rough in operation

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 109,483 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 82,955 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 64,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 41,797 miles

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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YJ52 YEB is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ52 YEB, 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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YJ52 YEB is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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