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BD52 NPY

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,646 mi
Last recorded101,646 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NPY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 101,531 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,424 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 94,424 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,164 miles

air bag light indicates a fault

rear silencer deteriorating

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light indicates a fault

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,594 miles

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

air bag light indicates a fault

rear silencer deteriorated

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges also heavily scuffed and cut on inner wall but not through to cords

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,982 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges also heavily scuffed and cut on inner wall but not through to cords

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag fault warning light on

unable to fully check under engine bay due to plastic shield fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall

Fail 9 Jul 2008 56,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 52,985 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,945 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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BD52 NPY is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD52 NPY, 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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BD52 NPY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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