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AX51 BKZ

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

139,751 mi
Last recorded139,751 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 139,751 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 139,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 132,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 132,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,442 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 128,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2013 122,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 122,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,539 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Aug 2012 115,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 110,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 104,526 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 98,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 94,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AX51 BKZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 BKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX51 BKZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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