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BG52 ZSE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,088 mi
Last recorded85,088 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,088 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

N/S F + O/S Front tyres scuffing on inside tread

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

O/ side plastic sill moulding insecure

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Transmission oil leaks present

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,466 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,464 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT shock absorbers weak

BOTH REAR tyres bald on inner edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 79,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,483 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat cushion loose

rear boot wont open

Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,479 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat cushion loose

rear boot wont open

Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,175 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside + nearside rear tyre inner + outer edges worn

Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside + nearside rear tyre inner + outer edges worn

Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,270 miles

osr fog lamp and tell tail defective

Fail 6 Dec 2007 27,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 18,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,580 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 ZSE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZSE, 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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BG52 ZSE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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