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RE52 LCX

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 LCX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/r jacking pads are missing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,600 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 103,600 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,866 miles

Front both tyre walls showing signs of age related cracks

Rear exhaust very deteorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,119 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

The rear exhaust section is poor/rusty.

There is a cut in the outer wall of the near side front tyre.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,816 miles

air bag warning light on

exhaust back box very rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2012 96,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

air bag warning light on

enigne warning light on

exhaust back box very rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,672 miles

o/s/f rear tyre,wearing close to 1.6 mil

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,639 miles

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)

The rear exhaust box is rusty.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 88,639 miles

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

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

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)

The rear exhaust box is rusty.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,804 miles

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

The rear exhaust box is very rusty.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 83,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The rear exhaust box is very rusty.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,145 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 59,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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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RE52 LCX is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE52 LCX, 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 RE52 LCX registered?

RE52 LCX is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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