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FG52 HFM

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,100 mi
Last recorded157,100 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 HFM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 157,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (front and rear) have corrosion and pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 157,100 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and front lower edge of inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (front and rear) have corrosion and pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of central three-quarter band ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (no leak of gases)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 10 May 2023 157,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2023 157,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2021 129,930 miles

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

both rear tyres nearing 2mm markers

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

underbody heavly undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2021 152,287 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

both rear tyres nearing 2mm markers

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

underbody heavly undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,820 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 146,801 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 146,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,798 miles

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

o/s/r brake bind and brake discs had been hot

o/s/r hand brake low effort

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 137,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 136,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 209,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 134,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 122,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 113,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,084 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 102,897 miles

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

front pads getting low

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,049 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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FG52 HFM is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG52 HFM, 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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FG52 HFM is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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