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BG52 ZRE

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZRE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 155,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

exhaust deterioted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 146,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 Jan 2016 146,001 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Jan 2015 140,849 miles

em light on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 140,849 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

em light on

Pass 10 Jan 2014 134,165 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

top coolant hose has bulge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 134,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

top coolant hose has bulge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,799 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 12,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,116 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,544 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 101,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,524 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 90,143 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,947 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,947 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,612 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 56,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,583 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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BG52 ZRE is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG52 ZRE, 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 BG52 ZRE registered?

BG52 ZRE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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