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BF52 GWN

2002 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,889 mi
Last recorded127,889 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GWN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 127,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,861 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,247 miles

n/s/r spring corroded n/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2017 114,247 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/r spring corroded n/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,493 miles

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cuts

n/s/r spring corroded

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cuts

n/s/r spring corroded

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,052 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,981 miles

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

front tyres sidewall damage

Fail 9 Dec 2014 100,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,664 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low and tread cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,664 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing low and tread cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2012 90,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,821 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 82,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,759 miles

N/S handbrake performance

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,625 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 61,622 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 26,350 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 GWN is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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