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BW52 OZR

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,791 mi
Last recorded120,791 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OZR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,791 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flex hose ( corrosion ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn adjustable locking mechanism (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 120,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flex hose ( corrosion ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn adjustable locking mechanism (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,086 miles

Fuel Tank Damp But Not Leaking At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion To Underside Components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,335 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 115,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,231 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 114,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 112,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,103 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 985,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,056 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking up on inside face

Offside rear tyre cracking up on inside face

Fail 3 Oct 2012 91,926 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking up on inside face

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

Offside rear tyre cracking up on inside face

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,523 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,124 miles

nearside front top suspension strut bearing slightly rough in operation

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,688 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 64,449 miles

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

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)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,545 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 56,545 miles

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,894 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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BW52 OZR is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW52 OZR, 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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BW52 OZR is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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