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NJ52 BXP

2002 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,408 mi
Last recorded102,408 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 BXP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,674 miles

Oil leak

handbrake poor

handbrake travel excess

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2014 92,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

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

handbrake poor

handbrake travel excess

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front strut top bearings are noisey

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the treads

offside rear brake disc pitted

slight play in steering wheel/column

Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front strut top bearings are noisey

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the treads

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre preasure low

slight play in steering wheel/column

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,173 miles

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

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking

offside corner of rear bumper sticking out slightly

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 82,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking

offside corner of rear bumper sticking out slightly

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

strut top bearings noisey when vehicle is on the ground. no freeplay

adjustable steering column moves when locked if reasonable force is applied. advise inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,208 miles

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

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

offside front upper support bearing dry

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 sidewall cut,no visible cords.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

noise front suspension

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,541 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 49,541 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,576 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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NJ52 BXP is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ52 BXP, 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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NJ52 BXP is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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