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YS02 NPJ

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,022 mi
Last recorded193,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 NPJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 193,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 172,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 154,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 136,077 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 136,077 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,921 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Damage present front bumper

Engine under tray insecure

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre misshapen

o/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

Fail 26 Jul 2014 118,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine under tray insecure

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under body heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre misshapen

o/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,658 miles

Damage present front bumper

Damage present n/s lower edge of windscreen but drivers view of the road is not adversely affected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

Fail 3 Aug 2013 112,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage present front bumper

Damage present n/s lower edge of windscreen but drivers view of the road is not adversely affected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some deterioration present exhaust rear section

Fail 6 Aug 2012 109,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some deterioration present exhaust rear section

Pass 18 Jun 2011 100,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 100,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,980 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)

Some damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 79,978 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Some damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,807 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,704 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 34,668 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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YS02 NPJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS02 NPJ, 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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YS02 NPJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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