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BF52 ZRG

2002 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,602 mi
Last recorded165,602 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZRG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 165,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2017 165,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 157,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 148,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 May 2014 139,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight bind at nearside rear brake

Slight fluffing at offside front seatbelt

Slight play at nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 27 May 2014 139,110 miles

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight bind at nearside rear brake

Slight fluffing at offside front seatbelt

Slight play at nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 28 May 2013 127,611 miles

EXHAUST 'FLEXI' SECTION STARTING TO SEPARATE AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 8 May 2012 115,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door and passenger door windows tinted.

Fail 8 May 2012 115,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

drivers door and passenger door windows tinted.

Pass 20 May 2011 105,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside headlamp unit slightly insecure.

Fail 18 May 2011 105,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside headlamp unit slightly insecure.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 95,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 80,609 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,383 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 33,383 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,942 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 ZRG is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZRG, 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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What year was BF52 ZRG registered?

BF52 ZRG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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