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YN52 TEO

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,080 mi
Last recorded132,080 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 TEO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 132,080 miles

Front Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge/sidewall slightly damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusting

Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,466 miles

all rear suspension components and brackets corroded. rear tank straps rusting.. offside rear tyre side walls cuts

slight front brake judder

Fail 28 Jul 2020 126,462 miles

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

all rear suspension components and brackets corroded. rear tank straps rusting.. offside rear tyre side walls cuts

slight front brake judder

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,079 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components rusting

Fail 19 Jul 2019 126,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,272 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 101,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,872 miles

Nearside front seatbelt operation slow.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 85,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front seatbelt operation slow.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,577 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 62,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear shock absorber cover/bump stop loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 62,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear shock absorber cover/bump stop loose.

Pass 17 May 2012 52,394 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 21 May 2011 44,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,321 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 34,943 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,070 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 16,771 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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YN52 TEO is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YN52 TEO, 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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YN52 TEO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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