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BF52 GLJ

2002 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,745 mi
Last recorded134,745 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 134,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake only just meet requirement

Fail 26 Sep 2016 120,378 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake only just meet requirement

Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,403 miles

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)

handbrake on just meet requirements

Fail 25 Sep 2015 111,403 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake on just meet requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,330 miles

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 26 Sep 2014 102,330 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,679 miles

front discs getting thin

rear box corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,679 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs getting thin

rear box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,658 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,741 miles

all brake discs wearing thin

n/s/rear tyre underinflated

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,744 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,145 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Handbrake near reserve travel.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,351 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,328 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2005 20,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 GLJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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 GLJ, 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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BF52 GLJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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