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BF52 ZZP

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZZP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,352 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,342 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,576 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,539 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,539 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,973 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 56,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,709 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 ZZP is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 ZZP registered?

BF52 ZZP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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