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BK52 SZL

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 SZL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 121,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes uneven

front shocks soft/ worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges & perished

offside rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 2 Jan 2015 107,499 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not down to cords

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not down to cords

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 107,499 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not down to cords

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine managment light on

Fail 2 Jan 2014 97,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,890 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,886 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 3 Jan 2012 79,815 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,154 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,023 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 58,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 47,076 miles

coolant level low.

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

voltage cable running from under bonnet to boot area routed between door on n/s/f. possible fire hazard.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 47,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant level low.

voltage cable running from under bonnet to boot area routed between door on n/s/f. possible fire hazard.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 27 Dec 2006 32,524 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 32,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 30,561 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 30,561 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

damp around power steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,392 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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BK52 SZL is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK52 SZL, 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 BK52 SZL registered?

BK52 SZL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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