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BF52 FWM

2002 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FWM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush very deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2023 95,806 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose and resting on exhaust .

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,370 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 92,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,748 miles

handbrake only just met requirements .

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,457 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER FACE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,191 miles

OS AND NS FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,305 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 27,197 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 22,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FWM is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

BF52 FWM is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is BF52 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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