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BG02 DZM

2002 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,101 mi
Last recorded130,101 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 DZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2017 130,101 miles

advise exust custized tyers low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 115,231 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 106,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/r

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/r

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,969 miles

offside main beam appears high

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,380 miles

nearside front mirror backing missing

offside front and nearside front seats do not tip to gain access to rear seats!

Fail 27 Apr 2013 86,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front mirror backing missing

offside front and nearside front seats do not tip to gain access to rear seats!

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,518 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,763 miles

both front seat tilt cables broken

Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front seat tilt cables broken

Pass 1 May 2010 59,949 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 59,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seats not tilting

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing edge

Fail 25 Apr 2009 52,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front seats not tilting

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 26 Apr 2008 45,248 miles

N.S.F.brake hose touches hub

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,310 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BG02 DZM is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG02 DZM, 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 BG02 DZM registered?

BG02 DZM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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