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BF52 ZRJ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,164 mi
Last recorded71,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZRJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,164 miles

steering rack has slight leak on nearside

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

steering rack has slight leak on nearside

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,942 miles

SRS light on.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 65,918 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

SRS light on.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,697 miles

Offside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,335 miles

rear exhaust section blowing slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2010 46,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust section blowing slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,086 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,149 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 ZRJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

BF52 ZRJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is BF52 ZRJ safe to buy?

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