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BF52 FZE

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 107,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,585 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,413 miles

advise both rear tyres / walls cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2012 88,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyres / walls cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,021 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 70,969 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 60,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,721 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2007 47,721 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2006 38,078 miles

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

air bag light on dash

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 FZE 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 66.7%.

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 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 FZE, 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

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What year was BF52 FZE registered?

BF52 FZE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is BF52 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FZE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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