2001 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · S28 KAD
2001 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20/07/2001. Recorded mileage 120,378 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2497cc
S28 KAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 120,378 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.
S28 KAD Mileage History
- 26/04/2022119,438 mi
- 21/04/2023120,053 mi+615 mi
- 04/06/2024120,229 mi+176 mi
- 30/05/2025120,378 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S28 KAD 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 2001 Mg Zt (S28 KAD) between April 2022 and May 2025.
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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