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BF52 FGK

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,719 mi
Last recorded78,719 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FGK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 78,719 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wheels slight brake bind

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheels slight brake bind

Fail 24 May 2010 78,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wheels slight brake bind

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheels slight brake bind

Fail 27 May 2009 71,846 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 27 May 2009 71,846 miles

Coolant leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 59,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,636 miles

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

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

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,148 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 FGK is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF52 FGK, 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 BF52 FGK registered?

BF52 FGK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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