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BL52 JZO

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,182 mi
Last recorded109,182 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,182 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 109,086 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,439 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

offside outer sill damaged

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear handbrake not locking out

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,202 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,088 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside rear tyre outer wall cuts

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 May 2008 74,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rattle from engine

Fail 19 May 2008 74,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rattle from engine

Pass 21 May 2007 70,453 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,561 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear discs corroded / os parking brake low

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 JZO is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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