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BF52 YHP

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 YHP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,994 miles

bonnet has damage but secures in closed position

brake pipes rusty

slight play nsf track rod end

stone chips front screen

Fail 21 Mar 2015 95,994 miles

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

bonnet has damage but secures in closed position

brake pipes rusty

slight play nsf track rod end

stone chips front screen

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,089 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

engine managment light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,394 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

nearside and offside front tyres have slight damage to outer wall by rim

offside outer sill panel skirt insecure at front

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

exhaust system hanging low at rear of centre section

nearside and offside front tyres have slight damage to outer wall by rim

offside outer sill panel skirt insecure at front

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,029 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 52,166 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

sill covers

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,166 miles

sill covers

Fail 2 Dec 2008 40,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,753 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 YHP is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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