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BF52 FBN

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,436 mi
Last recorded135,436 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 135,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 134,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 133,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 131,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 131,111 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 131,111 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,570 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 118,570 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,155 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 51,155 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,114 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 FBN is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 FBN registered?

BF52 FBN is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BF52 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FBN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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