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BF52 EJK

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,040 mi
Last recorded106,040 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EJK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,040 miles

both wiper blades split and smearing screen

eml light on

offside rear brake warning wire cut

weak pattern on both headlamps

Fail 28 Jan 2013 105,572 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both wiper blades split

brake warning light on

engine management light on

offside brake warning wire cut

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system rear box outer skin corroded badly

head lamp lenses frosted over slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake pad warning light on

chuck out of osf tyre sidewall no visible cords

exhaust system rear box outer skin corroded badly

front tyres wearing unevenly

head lamp lenses frosted over slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,553 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outerwall

nearside front subframe/chassis support bar bent and insecure + mounting bolt sheared of in thread in chassis

Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,553 miles

Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outerwall

nearside front subframe/chassis support bar bent and insecure + mounting bolt sheared of in thread in chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 36,635 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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BF52 EJK is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF52 EJK, 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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BF52 EJK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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