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BF52 ZFG

2002 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 146,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Wiring Insecure (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective Strut to hub locator tab (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 136,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 134,383 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 134,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,440 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 125,413 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 117,605 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,455 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 98,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,120 miles

nsr trye close to legal limit

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 70,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,805 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 57,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 17 Oct 2005 43,127 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 ZFG is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

BF52 ZFG is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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