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BX52 XCR

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,092 mi
Last recorded229,092 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XCR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 229,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 226,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has only just passed performance test

Pass 12 Aug 2017 220,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 214,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 214,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 212,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 190,155 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 190,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 162,258 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 162,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 133,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 110,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,176 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,220 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 86,220 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 74,044 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,140 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage also close to legal limits

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit outside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,535 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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BX52 XCR is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BX52 XCR, 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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BX52 XCR is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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