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BF52 ZGU

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,183 mi
Last recorded118,183 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 118,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,491 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers seat back wont tilt forward.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 106,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat back wont tilt forward.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,645 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 96,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner sidewall in several places (4.1.D.1b)

205/45ZR17 W

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,224 miles

Exhaust is noisey

Oil pressure switch appears to be leaking

Rear flange on centre exhaust section is breaking off and has a minor leak

Signs of a coolant leak from rear and front of engine

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,459 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,552 miles

brake fluid low

front pads on 3.5 mm

Fail 10 Nov 2011 52,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,896 miles

both front tyres perrished on outter shoulders

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,288 miles

Front Tyres Are 7 Years Old Advise Replacing, Also Perishing On Sidewalls.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,681 miles

both sides front tyres,starting to perish and crack in outer shoulders.

small cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,931 miles

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,353 miles

STRONGLY ADV, Tyre outer wall,n/s/f damaged. o/s/f tyre outer wall worn. Exhaust flanges corroded.

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 ZGU is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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