2002 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · RE52 LCX
2002 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08/10/2002. Recorded mileage 108,586 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,586 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
RE52 LCX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2022
- 108,586 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: Average
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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.
RE52 LCX Mileage History
- 23/12/2021104,662 mi
- 22/12/2022108,586 mi+3,924 mi
Average of roughly 3,940 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RE52 LCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Zt (RE52 LCX) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 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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