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BF52 EGX

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,955 mi
Last recorded33,955 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 EGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,955 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,449 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 27,449 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,009 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,018 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 21,018 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,564 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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BF52 EGX is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF52 EGX, 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

How do I check the history of BF52 EGX?

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What year was BF52 EGX registered?

BF52 EGX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BF52 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 EGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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