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BF52 FOT

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,943 mi
Last recorded108,943 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FOT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,943 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 100,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,517 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.446ppm (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 95,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 95,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 89,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 84,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parkbrake lever travel requires adjustment.

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2012 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parkbrake lever travel requires adjustment.

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2011 72,432 miles

back box corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,063 miles

front discs corroding and poor condition ;rear discs corroding

Pass 4 May 2010 65,539 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Handbrake lever high

Inside of front brake discs corroded

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 May 2009 58,593 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Inside of front brake discs rusted.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,283 miles

front discs and back box corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,822 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 FOT is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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