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YN52 YUW

2002 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,601 mi
Last recorded125,601 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 YUW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 125,601 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits. 2. Nearside front and offside rear tyres near legal limits. 3. Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer.

4. Power steering pipes wet, not leaking at time of test. 5. Front bumper becoming insecure.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 125,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under wheel arch (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

1. Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

2. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,650 miles

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

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2016 115,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,438 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,913 miles

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

battery lamp on

Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

battery lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,975 miles

Oil leak

front wiper slightly smearing

n/s/r number plate lamp dull

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,303 miles

front brakes 25% out of balance

Fail 23 Jan 2009 57,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,870 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,528 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,458 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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 YUW is a 2002 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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