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BD52 XJJ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,064 mi
Last recorded57,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XJJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,064 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 57,045 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,027 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,988 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 51,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,491 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,877 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,877 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,504 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 31,325 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,325 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 XJJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 XJJ registered?

BD52 XJJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is BD52 XJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 XJJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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