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GU02 YWB

2002 MG Z

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,241 mi
Last recorded91,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YWB
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,186 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 62,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 62,779 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,080 miles

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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GU02 YWB is a 2002 MG Z in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU02 YWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU02 YWB registered?

GU02 YWB is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is GU02 YWB safe to buy?

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