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BF52 FDV

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

172,703 mi
Last recorded172,703 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 172,703 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 172,420 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 171,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 164,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 154,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 129,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,507 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 104,068 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 104,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on rear brake disc

Offside Rear slight corrosion on brake disc

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,489 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

very slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,045 miles

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 16 Sep 2013 81,539 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 79,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,915 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,763 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 46,763 miles

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,580 miles

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 FDV is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FDV, 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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What year was BF52 FDV registered?

BF52 FDV is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BF52 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FDV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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