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FN52 VVF

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,395 mi
Last recorded104,395 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VVF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,395 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 104,392 miles

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

both rear tyres are on the legal limit

emisions not checked due to missfire

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,133 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 17 Mar 2015 99,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking from corroded pipe

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,072 miles

all discs corroded

water leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

all discs corroded

water leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,559 miles

brake pipes corroded

coolant pipes corroded

front discs pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,023 miles

coolant pipes corroded

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,842 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 73,539 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,612 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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FN52 VVF is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN52 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

FN52 VVF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is FN52 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 VVF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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