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BF52 FOV

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,840 mi
Last recorded91,840 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FOV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,840 miles

centre heat cover loose,and front exhaust rubber mount deteriorating.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (8.2.2)

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

centre heat cover loose,and front exhaust rubber mount deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,188 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,188 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,670 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,365 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 67,365 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,907 miles

light corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 65,907 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 26 Feb 2010 63,111 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

airbag light on ,on dash .

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,111 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on ,on dash .

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,753 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

condition of indicator switch operation .

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,407 miles

outter skin braking of rear ex box

Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,206 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 FOV is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOV, 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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What year was BF52 FOV registered?

BF52 FOV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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