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BL52 JZN

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,530 mi
Last recorded40,530 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 JZN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,467 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 40,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 39,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 39,404 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 39,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 8 Feb 2013 31,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

offside rear coil spring broken at bottom but function not impaired

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,080 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,688 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 12,821 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,848 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,853 miles

front inner brake disc corroded

front tyres close to limit

engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2005 9,404 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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BL52 JZN is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL52 JZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 JZN registered?

BL52 JZN is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BL52 JZN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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