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BF52 ZFP

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,940 mi
Last recorded53,940 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZFP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 53,940 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 50,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 49,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driveshaft abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 48,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,889 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,244 miles

Nearside Front ABS driveshaft ring corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front ABS driveshaft ring corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 45,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc burnt

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

mid exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads have deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly deteriorated

Nearside sill cover is insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads have deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside sill cover is insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,497 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted to the rear seats

Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,577 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,501 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded!

Has Cambelt been changed?

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake lever travel nearing limit

N/S/R tyre Perished Perrelli (205/45R17 88W)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,737 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 14,036 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 ZFP is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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