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FN52 ECF

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,870 mi
Last recorded62,870 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 ECF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,870 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2017 62,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,933 miles

Offside hand brake slightly weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside hand brake slightly weak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,059 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,634 miles

rear suspension and rear inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,578 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,664 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 46,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,768 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FN52 ECF is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN52 ECF, 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 FN52 ECF registered?

FN52 ECF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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