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GX52 MJF

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,878 mi
Last recorded111,878 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 MJF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 111,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 111,841 miles

Emissions unable to be completed dueto exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 102,840 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted & corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre becoming worn & shows deterioration

Slight free play detected at the steering wheel

Slight oil leak

Steering & suspension components show general age & corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2022 102,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted & corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre becoming worn & shows deterioration

Slight free play detected at the steering wheel

Slight oil leak

Steering & suspension components show general age & corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 90,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,813 miles

front to rear brake pipes corrosion building

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,374 miles

rear exhaust outer skin is starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,272 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,222 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,254 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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GX52 MJF is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX52 MJF, 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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GX52 MJF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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