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BK52 VUB

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

175,790 mi
Last recorded175,790 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VUB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 175,790 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 163,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front fog lamp broken and inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, DOT CODE 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch above previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 163,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front fog lamp broken and inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, DOT CODE 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch above previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 136,239 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,868 miles

Coolant level low, below minimum

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR JOINT

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips, one zone A and rest in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,787 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low, below minimum

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR JOINT

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips, one zone A and rest in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,990 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wheel arches corroded, but no sharp edges

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield insecure on exhaust flexi section

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s close to minimum liimit, would recomend immediate replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield (at flexi) insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,366 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s close to minimum liimit, would recomend immediate replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield (at flexi) insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 90,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,124 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 87,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,212 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,636 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,951 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,966 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 59,966 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,596 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,596 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,197 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,032 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2007 27,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,348 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 8,137 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 VUB is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BK52 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

BK52 VUB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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