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BK02 URU

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,744 mi
Last recorded112,744 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 URU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,958 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 107,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,359 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,192 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,191 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 88,875 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,653 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,791 miles

High Level Brake Light In-Op

Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,791 miles

High Level Brake Light In-Op

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,713 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 URU is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK02 URU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK02 URU registered?

BK02 URU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is BK02 URU safe to buy?

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