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BU51 ZMV

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,188 mi
Last recorded112,188 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZMV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 112,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,175 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 79,175 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,049 miles

Offside Rear inner & outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 78,049 miles

Offside Rear inner & outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,578 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 77,578 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 49,716 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,470 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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BU51 ZMV is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BU51 ZMV, 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 BU51 ZMV registered?

BU51 ZMV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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The MOT history for BU51 ZMV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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