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BF52 FTE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,036 mi
Last recorded193,036 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FTE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 193,036 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion OSF wing (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR & OSR sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR & OSR brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Vaccum leak near servo (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 186,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 186,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front pads and discs poor

Pass 21 Oct 2015 182,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 182,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 179,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 176,382 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 176,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 173,283 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 173,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 170,290 miles

N/S/and O/S/Sills at rear showing sighns of some corrosion starting

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 166,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 162,804 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 162,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 159,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 135,670 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 107,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 107,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 81,094 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 FTE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

BF52 FTE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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