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BK02 CNU

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 CNU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,192 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 95,192 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,549 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,705 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 71,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise front ns tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,664 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread , and tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 30 Oct 2008 62,644 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

both rear tyres getting low on tread , and tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,968 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 49,964 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 34,891 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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BK02 CNU is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK02 CNU, 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 BK02 CNU registered?

BK02 CNU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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