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BJ02 URX

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,532 mi
Last recorded124,532 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 URX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 124,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,769 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,769 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,330 miles

drivers seat cover is insecure and lower foam can be lifted.

engine has oil leak on offside corner

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,685 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

both outer c.v boots cracked

drivers seat tilt inoperative

little reserve travel on h.brake lever

Fail 3 Sep 2009 83,685 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS lamp illuminated

both outer c.v boots cracked

drivers seat tilt inoperative

little reserve travel on h.brake lever

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,813 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 56,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,338 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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BJ02 URX is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ02 URX, 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 BJ02 URX registered?

BJ02 URX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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