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BF52 GXE

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GXE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 135,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 135,589 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 135,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,776 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,696 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,409 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,688 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 88,219 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,021 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,785 miles

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 GXE is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

BF52 GXE is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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