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BF52 GMU

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GMU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,078 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 117,922 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 108,531 miles

offside front , top shock mount bearing rough and knotchy, when steering turned.

Pass 20 May 2011 99,073 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front top shock absorber pivots slightly rough when steering turned.

Pass 8 May 2010 87,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,608 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 80,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 77,914 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 68,609 miles

steering rack has play

Fail 24 May 2008 68,600 miles

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

steering rack has play

Pass 26 May 2007 57,182 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 37,911 miles

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 GMU is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

BF52 GMU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is BF52 GMU safe to buy?

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