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BD52 XHW

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,063 mi
Last recorded138,063 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XHW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 138,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 138,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 138,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,792 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 120,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,884 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,573 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,573 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,110 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,997 miles

Engine covers

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Undertrays

Pass 18 Nov 2014 111,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 108,447 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts ti the outer sidewall o/s/r tyre has cuts to the inner sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2013 108,447 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre has cuts ti the outer sidewall o/s/r tyre has cuts to the inner sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2012 105,972 miles

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 105,972 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 103,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 92,581 miles

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

front brake pads worn unevenly os have approx 2mm remaining advise replaced asap

park brake effort nsr down compared to os advise adjust/repair as ness

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,581 miles

front brake pads worn unevenly os have approx 2mm remaining advise replaced asap

park brake effort nsr down compared to os advise adjust/repair as ness

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,917 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 XHW is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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