2002 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · ML52 HLP
2002 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/10/2002. Recorded mileage 83,096 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2497cc
ML52 HLP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 83,096 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
ML52 HLP Mileage History
- 20/06/202267,040 mi
- 23/02/202467,217 mi+177 mi
- 14/03/202567,225 mi+8 mi
- 16/03/202683,096 mi+15,871 mi
Average of roughly 4,295 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ML52 HLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zt (ML52 HLP) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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