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BF52 FMD

2002 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,026 mi
Last recorded207,026 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FMD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 207,026 miles

front bumper loose.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 207,026 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front bumper loose.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 194,370 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 178,128 miles

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 158,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 144,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 144,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 134,646 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2010 128,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 125,110 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2008 122,910 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 122,910 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,407 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 FMD is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF52 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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