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BD52 SXJ

2002 MG Zr

Orange Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,227 mi
Last recorded106,227 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 106,227 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 99,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 96,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,714 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 88,248 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,689 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,561 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking / perishing with age

Fail 14 Dec 2013 73,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking / perishing with age

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,708 miles

Battery Insecure

Both Rear Tyres Worn To 2mm & Heavily Perished

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 72,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Battery Insecure

Both Rear Tyres Worn To 2mm & Heavily Perished

Exhaust Backbox Flexi Corroded

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil ,leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,066 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,454 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 60,584 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 60,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,672 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,351 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 51,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,934 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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BD52 SXJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD52 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

BD52 SXJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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