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FB52 BVK

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BVK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 129,709 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached high level (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,958 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 117,956 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,088 miles

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

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)

bothy front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,943 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,943 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,395 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,590 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,253 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 67,253 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,184 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Sep 2007 52,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,619 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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FB52 BVK is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FB52 BVK, 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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FB52 BVK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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