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BF52 FWP

2002 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,955 mi
Last recorded199,955 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 199,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 190,307 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 190,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 177,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,484 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 154,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,480 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 126,675 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 126,675 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

serious damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 119,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlight beam pattern slightly deffused

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,615 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlight beam pattern slightly deffused

Pass 12 Dec 2009 112,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 102,649 miles

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 21 Dec 2007 94,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 14,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005

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

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 FWP is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FWP, 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 FWP is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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