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SG52 FBA

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 FBA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight heat damage to osr brake disc

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,295 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,262 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,693 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,693 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osf tyre worn on edge

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,099 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

exhaust rear section corroded

slight play in front roll bar bushes and drop links

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,712 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 55,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,256 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 52,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,326 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,584 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,522 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,384 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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SG52 FBA is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SG52 FBA, 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 SG52 FBA registered?

SG52 FBA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is SG52 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 FBA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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