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BD52 DZH

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,900 mi
Last recorded96,900 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,900 miles

Both front discs have surface corrosion

Front brake imbalance 21%

Handbrake travel

Windscreen has damage outside swept area and behind rear view mirror from drivers seat

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,900 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Both front discs have surface corrosion

Handbrake travel

Windscreen has damage outside swept area and behind rear view mirror from drivers seat

Fail 30 Nov 2009 86,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,263 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 78,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 68,131 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,991 miles

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

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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BD52 DZH is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD52 DZH, 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 BD52 DZH registered?

BD52 DZH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BD52 DZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 DZH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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