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BF52 ZFM

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,428 mi
Last recorded136,428 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 136,428 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 136,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,328 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 124,328 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 120,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stone chip in screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,294 miles

Stone chip in screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 98,195 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,224 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,329 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,248 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,996 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 15 Sep 2008 57,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,472 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 ZFM is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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