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GV52 BGZ

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,060 mi
Last recorded106,060 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,060 miles

Front headlamps lenses misty

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front & rear tyres different sizes but same on each axle

Fail 7 Nov 2015 106,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front headlamps lenses misty

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front & rear tyres different sizes but same on each axle

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,033 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,246 miles

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

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

catalyst casing damaged

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,936 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2009 67,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,904 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,864 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,546 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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GV52 BGZ 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 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 GV52 BGZ, 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 GV52 BGZ registered?

GV52 BGZ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GV52 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 BGZ 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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