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BK02 XUA

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,566 mi
Last recorded63,566 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XUA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,810 miles

eml light on

Fail 20 Oct 2022 60,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,375 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 58,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 55,059 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,082 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,572 miles

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Oct 2017 47,572 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,811 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 40,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,439 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 39,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,417 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,415 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,103 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,588 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,325 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 30,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,470 miles

advise both front tyres

advise drivers seat

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,193 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 XUA is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

BK02 XUA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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