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BF52 GNJ

2002 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,444 mi
Last recorded164,444 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GNJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 164,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 164,263 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 149,305 miles

Both front doors slightly corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front to back brake pipe by fuel tank slightly corroded

N/S sill damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight knock from steering

Slight mist of oil around intercooler

Fail 8 Apr 2011 149,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front doors slightly corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front to back brake pipe by fuel tank slightly corroded

N/S sill damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight knock from steering

Slight mist of oil around intercooler

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,155 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 130,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 105,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake wear indicator damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2009 105,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front brake wear indicator damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,529 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2007 80,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,550 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 72,550 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 GNJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

BF52 GNJ is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is BF52 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 GNJ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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