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BF52 FTJ

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,931 mi
Last recorded76,931 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,931 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,574 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,314 miles

brake fluid level is below maximum.

engine coolant appears low.

exhaust flexible pipe in poor condition.

front brake disc pads appear low.

limited inspection of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat.

n/s stop lamp appears to have a loose/faulty connection.

nearside outer cv gaiter is folded on its self

offside rear brake appears to be binding slighty

offside rear brake disc pads appear low.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

some of rear side lamps led's are inoperative.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 60,314 miles

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

brake fluid level is below maximum.

engine coolant appears low.

exhaust flexible pipe in poor condition.

front brake disc pads appear low.

limited inspection of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat.

n/s stop lamp appears to have a loose/faulty connection.

nearside outer cv gaiter is folded on its self

offside rear brake appears to be binding slighty

offside rear brake disc pads appear low.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

some of rear side lamps led's are inoperative.

Pass 31 Dec 2011 52,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2011 52,941 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,655 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 33,604 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,845 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 27,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper blade is in a poor condition

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 FTJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTJ, 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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BF52 FTJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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