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BF52 FBZ

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,125 mi
Last recorded121,125 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FBZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,125 miles

HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

INBOARD REAR BRAKE PASDS LOW

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 121,061 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 68% (3.7.B.6b)

HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

INBOARD REAR BRAKE PASDS LOW

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,679 miles

front pads starting to get low

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 114,679 miles

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

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

front pads starting to get low

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,039 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 108,917 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,543 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,825 miles

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

mear side mirror missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,860 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,412 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,300 miles

O/S/R brakepad warning loom adrift.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,300 miles

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

O/S/R brakepad warning loom adrift.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BF52 FBZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 FBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BF52 FBZ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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