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YY02 YHF

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 YHF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 999,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 999,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 999,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 102,200 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides drop link lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe at side of fuel tank going in to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 102,200 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides drop link lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe at side of fuel tank going in to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,367 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 95,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,970 miles

n/s front tyre wall split

rear exhaust box corrored

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,365 miles

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

n/s/f side wall damaged

tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,136 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake disc's are slightly worn

front brake pad's are wearing thin

handbrake lever travel is high

rear brake disc's are slightly worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 86,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake disc's are slightly worn

front brake pad's are wearing thin

handbrake lever travel is high

rear brake disc's are slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 82,380 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,238 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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YY02 YHF is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY02 YHF, 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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YY02 YHF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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