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RX52 EDO

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 EDO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,622 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 127,622 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,470 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 98,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability hub exc worn .balljoint fitting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,061 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2015 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner wall has a cut

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Nov 2015 68,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner wall has a cut

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,203 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

steering colmn adjuster not fully secure

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,577 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps rusty and dampness on tank no visible leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,565 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps rusty and dampness on tank no visible leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,088 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Gear knob loose

N/s/r door rubber loose

O/s/r inner sill corroded (surface)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,908 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,700 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,073 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,073 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,362 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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RX52 EDO is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX52 EDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX52 EDO registered?

RX52 EDO is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is RX52 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 EDO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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