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BJ52 TNU

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 TNU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 80,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,466 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,187 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 58,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,763 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 52,763 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,654 miles

fuel filter hanging loose from bracket

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,434 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,545 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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BJ52 TNU is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ52 TNU, 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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BJ52 TNU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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