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BF52 GPO

2002 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GPO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 72,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,073 miles

Main brake pipes corroded in clips require cleaning and checking then possible replacing?

Rear brake pads and discs require replacing disc,s corroded and pads 80% worn..

Towbar unable to inspect fittment in boot area and underside custermers belongings and underside manutactures covering.

rear silencer support bracket corroded has had temporary repair to hanger.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 63,073 miles

Main brake pipes corroded in clips require cleaning and checking then possible replacing?

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake pads and discs require replacing disc,s corroded and pads 80% worn..

Towbar unable to inspect fittment in boot area and underside custermers belongings and underside manutactures covering.

rear silencer support bracket corroded has had temporary repair to hanger.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,689 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,015 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 50,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,492 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,492 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,130 miles

nsf tyre getting low on tread

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,412 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 GPO is a 2002 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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