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BJ52 UZR

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,154 mi
Last recorded128,154 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 128,153 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Top mounting bolt not secured. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Top mounting bolt missing. (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 122,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,610 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 119,609 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,676 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 114,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 114,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 109,490 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 109,490 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,992 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,195 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 97,193 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,568 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,336 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 86,336 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 79,353 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,557 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,418 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,423 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 28,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 19,678 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 UZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BJ52 UZR, 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 UZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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