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WX52 BJK

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,386 mi
Last recorded196,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 BJK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 196,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 196,298 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 190,041 miles

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded in various places

Pass 10 Jul 2023 185,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 179,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 169,815 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2020 164,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 157,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 155,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 154,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 129,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,217 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 95,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,996 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 84,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,899 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 71,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light on

front discs wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

rear box corroded

wipers smearing slighty

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,647 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 50,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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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WX52 BJK is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WX52 BJK, 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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WX52 BJK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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