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BL52 KZE

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

180,645 mi
Last recorded180,645 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 180,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 173,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 164,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 152,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 127,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,069 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,966 miles

front discs and pads low

slight front brake imbalance

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,855 miles

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

Rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,855 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,401 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 KZE is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KZE, 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 BL52 KZE registered?

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

Is BL52 KZE safe to buy?

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