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BN52 NFV

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,460 mi
Last recorded57,460 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NFV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deterioated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 57,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deterioated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,610 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,392 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

puncture nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 41,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 41,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2013 41,227 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 36,963 miles

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

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2012 36,963 miles

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 33,592 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,472 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,814 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,611 miles

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

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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BN52 NFV is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN52 NFV, 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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What year was BN52 NFV registered?

BN52 NFV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 NFV safe to buy?

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