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BK52 XME

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XME
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,512 miles

Nearside Front slight play in front suspension strut

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

all flexible brake pipe ferules slightly rusted

brake pedal rubber split /worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on o/s rear sill section but not holed . plastic over sill preventing further inspection

o/s and n/s front outer c/v boots loose and slightly leaking

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

some corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis areas but not holed

Fail 30 Oct 2015 93,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front slight play in front suspension strut

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

all flexible brake pipe ferules slightly rusted

brake pedal rubber split /worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on o/s rear sill section but not holed . plastic over sill preventing further inspection

o/s and n/s front outer c/v boots loose and slightly leaking

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

some corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis areas but not holed

Pass 25 Oct 2014 89,577 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing .. brake pedal rubber slightly split/worn

eml light on

n/s front outer c/v boot clip slightly loose

rear rgistration plate lamps dull

slight corrosion on rear inner sills and o/s and n/s sill to floor area

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber spit/worn, clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant loss during test and eml light on

Fail 24 Oct 2013 84,486 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber spit/worn, clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant loss during test and eml light on

n/s front indicator lamp loose

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,362 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Steerig rack has a slight leak.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Steerig rack has a slight leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,435 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,757 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 51,757 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,606 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 XME is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

BK52 XME is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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