2002 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · DHZ 5051
2002 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 123,638 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DHZ 5051 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 123,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DHZ 5051 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zt (DHZ 5051) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DHZ 5051 Mileage History
- 16/02/2022118,401 mi
- 04/04/2023120,501 mi+2,100 mi
- 01/06/2024123,638 mi+3,137 mi
Average of roughly 2,288 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZT / ZT-T
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: MG ZT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring Breakage(Moderate)
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)(Serious)
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
- Brake Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The brake pipes can corrode, particularly in areas where road salt is used. This is a serious safety concern and a common MOT failure point.
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- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)Serious
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring BreakageModerate
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)Serious
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
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