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BD02 FVF

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,904 mi
Last recorded124,904 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FVF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 124,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner sill slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 124,647 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed in several places (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in several places (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion all wheel arches poor (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills poor (6.1.B.2)

child seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,994 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 110,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,244 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 99,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 92,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,162 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

low reading to o/s rear footbrake

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 60,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,392 miles

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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BD02 FVF is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD02 FVF, 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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What year was BD02 FVF registered?

BD02 FVF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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