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NJ52 NLM

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,562 mi
Last recorded130,562 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 NLM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 130,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 128,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 125,749 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 120,598 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 May 2021 120,589 miles

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2020 118,183 miles

osf abs wire not clipped in place

osf outer cv gaitor inner securing clip missing

underside body/component corrosion

Fail 9 May 2020 118,166 miles

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

osf abs wire not clipped in place

osf outer cv gaitor inner securing clip missing

underside body/component corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,014 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,960 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 93,940 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,207 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 70,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 61,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,578 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 52,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 46,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 48,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,922 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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NJ52 NLM is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NLM, 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 NJ52 NLM registered?

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

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