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BK52 DPX

2002 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,149 mi
Last recorded182,149 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DPX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 182,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake modification unsafe brake warning light on (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced all four (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 168,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 168,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened all 4 drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 16,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,798 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 83,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,952 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,016 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,423 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 58,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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BK52 DPX is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK52 DPX, 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 BK52 DPX registered?

BK52 DPX is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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