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AJ52 ARX

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

45,495 mi
Last recorded45,495 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ARX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,495 miles

lower coils of BOTH rear suspension springs not fully inspected due to lower suspension arm design

Fail 18 Feb 2026 45,408 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no emissions recorded at tail pipe due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

lower coils of BOTH rear suspension springs not fully inspected due to lower suspension arm design

rear silencer support strap becoming insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2025 41,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering column lock slightly loose.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,294 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 39,294 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,913 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 38,913 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,376 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,376 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on in sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,751 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,496 miles

rear slincer slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear slincer slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,686 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 28,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,745 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 27,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 27,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,836 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Jun 2010 26,836 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,652 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,524 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,749 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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AJ52 ARX is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AJ52 ARX, 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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AJ52 ARX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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