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BK51 ZFD

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZFD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,142 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,351 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight fluid build up on steering gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber support flexi perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 Aug 2021 79,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill behind cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill behind cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,921 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,361 miles

Rear tyres- sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,473 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

play in o/s/f wishbone bush.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,466 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

play in o/s/f wishbone bush.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,005 miles

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone/track control arm bushes.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,005 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone/track control arm bushes.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,171 miles

damage/cut to n/s/f inner tyre wall not to chords yet.

exhaust system becoming noisey.

oil leak.

rear inner brake pads starting to wear down.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,705 miles

o/s+n/s cv joints A.B.S rings cracked/broken.

oil leak.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,048 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,717 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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BK51 ZFD is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BK51 ZFD, 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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BK51 ZFD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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