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PE52 OPA

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,410 mi
Last recorded95,410 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 OPA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 95,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 94,931 miles

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

Rear rear subframe and associated suspension components are covered in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,366 miles

Rear rear subframe and associated suspension components are covered in underseal

Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body painted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,122 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 92,122 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,995 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,504 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 89,500 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,527 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake wear indicator on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake wear indicator on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,343 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,454 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,305 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 64,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 22,918 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

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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PE52 OPA is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE52 OPA, 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 PE52 OPA registered?

PE52 OPA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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