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BF02 FBK

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FBK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,890 miles

o/s/f c.v. boot has grease around it

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,890 miles

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

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

o/s/f c.v. boot has grease around it

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaking badly

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaking badly

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slight edge wear

plastic sill covers

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,164 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 49,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 4 Mar 2009 39,654 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,891 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,532 miles

ADVISED. OFFSIDE REAR FOGLAMP OPERATION.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,611 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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BF02 FBK is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF02 FBK, 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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BF02 FBK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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