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BF52 FPG

2002 MG Zt+ Cdti

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,909 mi
Last recorded199,909 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti101,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FPG
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 199,909 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal creeps down (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres cracking

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre fouls inner wing

some corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2024 199,745 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 199,745 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 199,604 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 199,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 199,331 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 199,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 198,697 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 198,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 197,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 196,772 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 196,772 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 195,788 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 195,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 194,496 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 194,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 186,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 175,979 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 175,979 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 166,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 157,137 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 157,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 148,491 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 148,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 138,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 122,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 95,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,331 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 73,080 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 73,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BF52 FPG is a 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 101,767 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 FPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BF52 FPG is a 2002 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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