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BU52 EXH

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EXH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,795 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 94,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective not attached to wishbone (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,383 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,385 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,169 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 72,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,415 miles

o/s rear tyre has wall damage

Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre has wall damage

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,926 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,885 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

rear discs slightly pitted

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,885 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

rear discs slightly pitted

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,919 miles

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

engine noisey

front pads 1/2 worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,707 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 28 Jan 2009 47,707 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,835 miles

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 number plate slightly fading

Fail 26 Oct 2005 28,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 28,880 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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BU52 EXH is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU52 EXH, 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 BU52 EXH registered?

BU52 EXH is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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